NG8 1AD is a safe, established residential area on Dorket Drive, 0.6km from Lenton, Old in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Lenton & Wollaton East ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
For families considering a move, NG8 1AD represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £226k, down 14.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NG8 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00187566 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DORKET DRIVE, NG8 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORKET DRIVE, NG8 1AD.
173
45
£ 0 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG8 1AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NG8 1AD is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 14.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG8 1AD. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
11 sales · Mean £ 232,704
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG8 1AD has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
Middleton Primary and Nursery School
Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
Edna G. Olds Academy
Radford Primary School Academy
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Higoi Restaurant1.0 km
- Chaska1.0 km
- Choco Bae1.0 km
- Veggie Master1.0 km
- Monica Partridge Pod0.9 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Clouds Vape Store1.0 km
- VRA Local1.0 km
- Abbey Street Off Licence0.9 km
- Boots Pharmacy0.7 km
- Leengate Newsmarket0.7 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- P & J Hotel0.9 km
- Jubilee Hotel and Conferences0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Marcus Garvey West Indian Cavaliers Sports & Social Club1.0 km
- Stick And Pitcher0.9 km
- Rose & Crown (Lenton)0.4 km
- The Johnson Arms0.9 km
- The Three Wheatsheaves0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Canton Chef0.9 km
- Sea Fish0.4 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Dirty Chicken1.0 km
- Noodle Inn Nottingham0.8 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Operative0.7 km
- Lidl UK0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham2.9 km
- Beeston3.4 km
- Attenborough5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Scalford Drive0.1 km
- Scalford Drive0.2 km
- Wollaton Hall Drive0.2 km
- Orston Drive HR0.2 km
- Wollaton Hall Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG81AD · Data under Open Government Licence