Living in NG8, Nottingham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NG8 in Nottingham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Nottinghamshire: £232,370, up 3.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around NG8
61 recorded home sales on the streets around central NG8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £230,000 and a range from £85,560 to £590,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 HEARTWOOD CLOSE, NG8 1BF | semi-detached | £255,000 | 2026-04-29 |
| 20 FREMOUNT DRIVE, NG8 3GL | detached | £220,000 | 2026-04-20 |
| 18 STAVERTON ROAD, NG8 4ET | semi-detached | £112,500 | 2026-04-15 |
| 1 UPLANDS COURT, NG8 2DZ | detached | £205,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 233 BEECHDALE ROAD, NG8 3EZ | terraced | £215,000 | 2026-03-23 |
| 206 CHARLBURY ROAD, NG8 1NJ | detached | £300,000 | 2026-03-17 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
65 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Girls' Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Fernwood School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Portland Spencer Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Glenbrook Spencer Academy | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Bluecoat Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Jubilee L.E.A.D. Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
45 state primary and 13 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Green Crescent School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near NG8, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Nottingham.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 19.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.7% |
| Skilled trades | 12.3% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 10.9% |
| Professional occupations | 10.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
355 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NG8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Nottingham's figures.
Common questions about NG8
What is the average house price in NG8?
The average sold price in Nottinghamshire is £232,370 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NG8?
Prices in Nottinghamshire are up 3.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NG8?
The median of 61 recorded sales around central NG8 in the last 2 years is £230,000, ranging from £85,560 to £590,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NG8?
65 schools sit within 3 miles of central NG8, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NG8?
355 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NG8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NG8 at risk of flooding?
Central NG8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NG8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 93% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £230,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 355 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NG8 safe?
355 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NG8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NG8 or NG7, NG8 or NG6, NG8 or NG80.
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