Postcode report
NG8 6BA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Nottingham
About NG8 6BA: area rating, property, schools and local change
NG8 6BA is a postcode in Aspley, Nottingham, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NG8 6BA, then scores the surrounding small area 26/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NG8 6BA are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity 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 6BA is based on Nottingham 005 Census 2021. It covers 8,691 residents, 3,560 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 44% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 39% 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 1/10.
For property prices near NG8 6BA, 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 6BA can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 6BA 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 6BA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 18 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 6BA
Is NG8 6BA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 26/100 (bottom 2% 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 6BA?
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 6BA?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NG8 6BA?
LocaleIQ matched NG8 6BA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NG8 6BA?
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 6BA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 18 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.