NG8 1DB is a safe, established residential area on Selston Drive, 1.0km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £239k.
Census 2021 statistics for NG8 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00070533 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SELSTON DRIVE, NG8 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SELSTON DRIVE, NG8 1DB.
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42
£ 0 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG8 1DB 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
NG8 1DB is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG8 1DB. 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
£ 239,500
1 sales · Mean £ 239,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG8 1DB has low crime rates — 16 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
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
Edna G. Olds Academy
Radford Primary School Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- iCare Nottingham Charity Food Bank1.0 km
- The Cake Shop0.7 km
- Well Pharmacy0.6 km
- Booze Extra0.7 km
- Premier Express1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Crown Inn0.9 km
- Stick And Pitcher0.9 km
- Rose & Crown (Lenton)0.7 km
- The Three Wheatsheaves0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Cafe Aspire0.7 km
- Cafe Terrazzo0.7 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Hungrilla Gourmet Grill0.7 km
- Spicy House1.0 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Golden Dragon0.8 km
- Mister Pizza0.8 km
- Sea Fish0.8 km
- Subway0.7 km
- All Flavaz Ltd0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Jubilee Hotel and Conferences0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Beeston3.2 km
- Nottingham3.2 km
- Attenborough5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Selston Drive0.0 km
- Selston Drive0.1 km
- Farndon Green0.2 km
- Scalford Drive0.3 km
- Wollaton Hall Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NG81DB · Data under Open Government Licence