Nottingham NG8 area guide
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Is Nottingham NG8 a good place to live?
In Nottingham (NG8), recorded crime is 108% above the national average, homes sell for around £258,341 on average, there are 28 schools in the area (11 of 11 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 108% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£258,341
Population
84,014
Recorded crime
473.1
Schools
28
Broadband
99%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Nottingham NG8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Nottingham NG8 is rated high. Around 3.7% of properties (1,091 of 29,754) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 662 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in NG8, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (171 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NG8 (May 24–Jun 26, average 544/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 36
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 35%
- Households
- 31,403
Owned 58% · Social rent 25% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NG8.
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Nottingham NG8: frequently asked questions
Is Nottingham NG8 a good place to live?
In Nottingham (NG8), recorded crime is 108% above the national average, homes sell for around £258,341 on average, there are 28 schools in the area (11 of 11 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Nottingham NG8?
Recorded crime in Nottingham NG8 runs at 473.1 per 1,000 properties, 108% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Nottingham NG8 safe?
Crime in Nottingham NG8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Nottingham NG8 runs at 473.1 per 1,000 properties, 108% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Nottingham NG8?
Homes in Nottingham NG8 sell for around £258,341 on average, based on 682 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Nottingham NG8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Nottingham NG8 is rated high. Around 3.7% of properties (1,091 of 29,754) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 662 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Nottingham NG8?
There are 28 schools in Nottingham NG8 (16 primary, 7 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Nottingham NG8 any good?
Of the 11 Ofsted-rated schools in Nottingham NG8, 11 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Nottingham NG8 a deprived area?
Nottingham NG8 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).