Postcode report
NG8 1BD Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About NG8 1BD: area rating, property, schools and local change
NG8 1BD is a postcode in Lenton & Wollaton East, Nottingham, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NG8 1BD, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NG8 1BD are housing and local prosperity, while jobs is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NG8 1BD is based on Nottingham 041 Census 2021. It covers 16,920 residents, 2,907 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 24, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 64% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 16% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near NG8 1BD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NG8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £248k from 58 rolling sales, up 5.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NG8 1BD can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NG8 1BD by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NG8 1BD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 37 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NG8 1BD
Is NG8 1BD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 14% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NG8 1BD?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NG8 1BD?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NG8 1BD?
LocaleIQ matched NG8 1BD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NG8 1BD?
The latest median sold price is £248k based on 58 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NG8 1BD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 37 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.