NG8 1ED is a safe, established residential area on Hawton Crescent, 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 1ED 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. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £301k, down 29.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NG8 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00070530 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWTON CRESCENT, NG8 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWTON CRESCENT, NG8 1ED.
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46
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG8 1ED 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 46, NG8 1ED 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 29.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG8 1ED. The average age is 45.6. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 251,000
2 sales · Mean £ 251,000
Semi-Detached
£ 179,000
5 sales · Mean £ 220,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG8 1ED has low crime rates — 40 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
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- iCare Nottingham Charity Food Bank0.8 km
- Southwold Primary School Breakfast Club0.8 km
- The Cake Shop0.4 km
- Well Pharmacy0.3 km
- Wollaton Hall Shop0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Crown Inn0.7 km
- Rose & Crown (Lenton)0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Cafe Aspire0.7 km
- Cafe Terrazzo0.7 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Hungrilla Gourmet Grill0.4 km
- Spicy House0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Golden Dragon0.5 km
- Mister Pizza0.5 km
- All Flavaz Ltd0.4 km
- Park Tandoori0.5 km
- Best Food0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Jubilee Hotel and Conferences0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham3.4 km
- Beeston3.5 km
- Bulwell5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Broughton Drive0.1 km
- Hawton Crescent HR0.1 km
- Broughton Drive0.1 km
- Hawton Spinney0.1 km
- Hawton Spinney0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NG81ED · Data under Open Government Licence