NG8 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on Hawton Crescent, 0.9km from Lenton, Old in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Lenton & Wollaton East ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k, up 39.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NG8 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00070533 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWTON CRESCENT, NG8 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWTON CRESCENT, NG8 1BZ.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG8 1BZ 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NG8 1BZ's 58% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 39.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG8 1BZ. The average age is 42.1. 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
Detached
£ 262,750
4 sales · Mean £ 287,625
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
3 sales · Mean £ 225,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG8 1BZ has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School
Edna G. Olds Academy
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
Radford Primary School Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Stick And Pitcher0.9 km
- Rose & Crown (Lenton)0.6 km
- The Three Wheatsheaves0.8 km
- White Hart1.0 km
- The Crown Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Monica Partridge Pod0.9 km
- The Filthy Vegan0.9 km
- Amigo0.7 km
- Captain Ice0.6 km
- Century Cafe0.7 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boots Pharmacy0.9 km
- Leengate Newsmarket0.9 km
- Taylor's Food & Drink0.7 km
- Waterfall Elior0.7 km
- New Theatre0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Sea Fish0.7 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Amigos Pizza0.6 km
- All Flavaz Ltd0.6 km
- Park Tandoori0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Jubilee Hotel and Conferences0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham3.1 km
- Beeston3.2 km
- Attenborough5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Selston Drive0.1 km
- Selston Drive0.1 km
- Scalford Drive0.2 km
- Wollaton Hall Drive0.2 km
- Scalford Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG81BZ · Data under Open Government Licence