Postcode Analysis Nottingham, East Midlands

OUNDLE DRIVE, NG8 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OUNDLE DRIVE, NG8 1BN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

1,916

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

9%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NG8 1BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NG8 1BN combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£787k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 5.2% year-on-year.

home £787,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NG8 1BN is a safe, established residential area on Oundle Drive, 0.9km from Old Lenton in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Lenton & Wollaton East ward and the Nottingham South constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NG8, NG8 1BN offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At just 24 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £787k, up 5.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NG8 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00187518 (shared with 26 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 1BN. The average age is 23.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.3%
Asian / British Asian16.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

9%Active
FT: 6%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 673,500

12 sales · Mean £ 677,291

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

NG8 1BN has low crime rates — 11 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order4
Bicycle theft3

school Local Schools

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Bluecoat Wollaton Academy

Outstanding784 pupils0.8 km
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Middleton Primary and Nursery School

Good602 pupils0.9 km
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Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology

Good946 pupils1.0 km
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Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School

Good347 pupils1.1 km
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Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre

Good225 pupils1.3 km
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Edna G. Olds Academy

Outstanding244 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Orchard Hotel and Restaurant1.0 km
  • Jubilee Hotel and Conferences0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Stick And Pitcher0.7 km
  • Rose & Crown (Lenton)0.7 km
  • The Johnson Arms1.0 km
  • The Three Wheatsheaves0.9 km
  • White Hart1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Monica Partridge Pod0.7 km
  • The Filthy Vegan0.7 km
  • Amigo0.6 km
  • Captain Ice0.7 km
  • Century Cafe0.6 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • NU Bubble Tea0.9 km
  • Canton Chef1.0 km
  • Sea Fish0.7 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Crown Fish Bar1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Abbey Street Off Licence1.0 km
  • Leengate Newsmarket0.9 km
  • Taylor's Food & Drink0.7 km
  • Waterfall Elior0.6 km
  • Dairy Box0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Beeston2.9 km
  • Nottingham3.2 km
  • Attenborough5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • North Entrance0.2 km
  • Oundle Drive0.2 km
  • North Entrance0.2 km
  • Wollaton Hall Drive0.2 km
  • Wollaton Hall Drive0.3 km