NG8 1EB is a safe, established residential area on Hawton Spinney, 1.2km from Lenton, Old in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Lenton & Wollaton East ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
For families considering a move, NG8 1EB 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 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.
Census 2021 statistics for NG8 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00070529 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWTON SPINNEY, NG8 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWTON SPINNEY, NG8 1EB.
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41
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG8 1EB 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 65% owner-occupation and average age 41, NG8 1EB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 1EB. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
3 sales · Mean £ 185,000
Detached
£ 217,500
1 sales · Mean £ 217,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG8 1EB has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting 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
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
Radford Primary School Academy
The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre
Nottingham Girls' Academy
Edna G. Olds Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- iCare Nottingham Charity Food Bank0.8 km
- Southwold Primary School Breakfast Club0.7 km
- The Cake Shop0.3 km
- Well Pharmacy0.2 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Crown Inn0.6 km
- Rose & Crown (Lenton)0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Cafe Aspire0.6 km
- Cafe Terrazzo0.6 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Hungrilla Gourmet Grill0.4 km
- Spicy House0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl UK1.0 km
- The Co-Operative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizzas1.0 km
- Golden Dragon0.4 km
- Mister Pizza0.4 km
- Mother Hubbard's0.9 km
- All Flavaz Ltd0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Jubilee Hotel and Conferences0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham3.4 km
- Beeston3.6 km
- Bulwell5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hawton Spinney0.1 km
- Hawton Spinney0.1 km
- Broughton Drive0.2 km
- Hawton Crescent HR0.2 km
- Broughton Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG81EB · Data under Open Government Licence