NG8 1DA is a safe, established residential area on Toston Drive, 0.9km from Lenton, Old in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Lenton & Wollaton East ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
For families considering a move, NG8 1DA represents 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. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, down 70.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NG8 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00070533 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOSTON DRIVE, NG8 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOSTON DRIVE, NG8 1DA.
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42
£ 0 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG8 1DA 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 42, NG8 1DA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 70.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG8 1DA. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 196,000
6 sales · Mean £ 180,611
Detached
£ 345,000
2 sales · Mean £ 345,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG8 1DA has low crime rates — 19 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
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
Radford Primary School Academy
Edna G. Olds Academy
The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Stick And Pitcher1.0 km
- Rose & Crown (Lenton)0.6 km
- The Three Wheatsheaves0.8 km
- White Hart1.0 km
- The Crown Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Monica Partridge Pod1.0 km
- The Filthy Vegan1.0 km
- Amigo0.8 km
- Captain Ice0.6 km
- Century Cafe0.8 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Boots Pharmacy0.9 km
- Leengate Newsmarket0.9 km
- Taylor's Food & Drink0.7 km
- Waterfall Elior0.8 km
- New Theatre1.0 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Sea Fish0.7 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Noodle Inn Nottingham0.9 km
- All Flavaz Ltd0.6 km
- Miyagi Bento0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Operative0.6 km
- Lidl UK1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Jubilee Hotel and Conferences0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham3.1 km
- Beeston3.3 km
- Attenborough5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Scalford Drive0.1 km
- Scalford Drive0.1 km
- Farndon Green0.1 km
- Selston Drive0.2 km
- Selston Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG81DA · Data under Open Government Licence