Postcode Analysis Nottingham, East Midlands

ORSTON DRIVE, NG8 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORSTON DRIVE, NG8 1AS.

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Population

633

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

15%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NG8 1AS 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.

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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

NG8 1AS has a highly multicultural community character — 47% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NG8 1AS is a safe, established residential area on Orston Drive, 1.0km from Lenton, Old in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Lenton & Wollaton East ward and the Nottingham South constituency.

For families considering a move, NG8 1AS represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k.

Census 2021 statistics for NG8 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00187516 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG8 1AS. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.1%
Asian / British Asian33.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

15%Active
FT: 9%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 224,975

2 sales · Mean £ 224,975

Semi-Detached

£ 265,000

10 sales · Mean £ 266,150

Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NG8 1AS has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences74
Shoplifting71
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson29
Bicycle theft25

school Local Schools

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Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre

Good225 pupils0.4 km
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Middleton Primary and Nursery School

Good602 pupils0.4 km
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Bluecoat Wollaton Academy

Outstanding784 pupils0.4 km
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Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School

Good446 pupils0.7 km
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Radford Primary School Academy

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre

Outstanding111 pupils0.9 km
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Edna G. Olds Academy

Outstanding244 pupils1.2 km
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Mellers Primary School

Good470 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Cyrus Mini Market0.9 km
  • Deliveroo SP Ltd0.6 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • iCare Nottingham Charity Food Bank0.3 km
  • Southwold Primary School Breakfast Club0.3 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • P & J Hotel1.0 km
  • Jubilee Hotel and Conferences0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Marcus Garvey West Indian Cavaliers Sports & Social Club0.9 km
  • The Crown Inn0.3 km
  • The Plough Inn0.7 km
  • Rose & Crown (Lenton)0.8 km
  • The Three Wheatsheaves0.8 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Lidl UK0.5 km
  • The Co-Operative0.3 km
  • Ariana Supermarket Limited1.0 km
  • Lidl UK0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Pizza Inn0.9 km
  • Alleys Burgers0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizzas0.5 km
  • Flames Grillhouse0.5 km
  • Golden Dragon0.3 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Cafe Aspire0.3 km
  • Cafe Terrazzo0.3 km
  • Costa0.3 km
  • Hungrilla Gourmet Grill0.3 km
  • Spicy House0.3 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Nottingham3.0 km
  • Beeston3.9 km
  • Bulwell5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Jubilee Campus0.1 km
  • Marchwood Close0.2 km
  • Marchwood Close0.2 km
  • Hawton Crescent0.2 km
  • Kennington Road0.2 km