NG8 1DE 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.
For families considering a move, NG8 1DE represents 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £198k.
Census 2021 statistics for NG8 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00070533 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SELSTON DRIVE, NG8 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SELSTON DRIVE, NG8 1DE.
299
42
£ 0 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG8 1DE 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 1DE 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 1DE. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 199,000
4 sales · Mean £ 235,250
Detached
£ 197,500
2 sales · Mean £ 197,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG8 1DE 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
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
Radford Primary School Academy
Edna G. Olds Academy
The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Boots Pharmacy1.0 km
- Taylor's Food & Drink0.8 km
- Waterfall Elior0.9 km
- Dairy Box0.1 km
- Farndon Green Post Office0.1 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Rose & Crown (Lenton)0.7 km
- The Three Wheatsheaves0.9 km
- The Crown Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Amigo0.9 km
- Captain Ice0.7 km
- Century Cafe0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Fontanella Cafe B Floor0.9 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Sea Fish0.8 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Amigos Pizza0.7 km
- All Flavaz Ltd0.5 km
- Park Tandoori0.6 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Jubilee Hotel and Conferences0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham3.2 km
- Beeston3.3 km
- Attenborough5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Selston Drive0.1 km
- Farndon Green0.1 km
- Selston Drive0.2 km
- Scalford Drive0.2 km
- Hawton Crescent HR0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG81DE · Data under Open Government Licence