NG8 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Orston Drive, 0.6km from Lenton, Old in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Lenton & Wollaton East ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
Day-to-day life in NG8 1AJ has the character of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of just 22, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k, up 4.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NG8 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00187599 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORSTON DRIVE, NG8 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORSTON DRIVE, NG8 1AJ.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG8 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NG8 1AJ — age 22, 48% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £253k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 4.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG8 1AJ. The average age is 22.4. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 219,000
14 sales · Mean £ 235,286
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG8 1AJ has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and bicycle theft. 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
Edna G. Olds Academy
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
Radford Primary School Academy
The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Higoi Restaurant0.9 km
- Chaska0.9 km
- Choco Bae0.9 km
- Million Lounge & Restaurant Ltd1.0 km
- Veggie Master0.9 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Clouds Vape Store0.9 km
- VRA Local0.9 km
- Abbey Street Off Licence0.9 km
- Boots Pharmacy0.6 km
- Leengate Newsmarket0.7 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- P & J Hotel0.8 km
- Jubilee Hotel and Conferences0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Marcus Garvey West Indian Cavaliers Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- Nottingham Royal Navy Association Club Ltd1.0 km
- Stick And Pitcher0.9 km
- Rose & Crown (Lenton)0.3 km
- The Johnson Arms0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Arco Pizza1.0 km
- Dessert Lane0.9 km
- Canton Chef0.9 km
- Sea Fish0.4 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Operative0.7 km
- Lidl UK0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham2.8 km
- Beeston3.5 km
- Attenborough5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Orston Drive HR0.2 km
- Scalford Drive0.2 km
- Scalford Drive0.2 km
- Hawton Crescent0.3 km
- Innovation Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NG81AJ · Data under Open Government Licence