NG2 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queens Drive, 0.6km from Meadows in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Meadows ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG2 1AL is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NG2 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00070001 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENS DRIVE, NG2 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS DRIVE, NG2 1AL.
297
33
£ 35,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG2 1AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 66% of tenure in NG2 1AL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG2 1AL. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NG2 1AL is moderate at 84 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
Welbeck Primary School
Victoria Primary School
CP Riverside School
Greenfields Community School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Stone Soup Academy
Edna G. Olds Academy
South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Clock Tower Parlour0.9 km
- Kottaram0.9 km
- Tuckers1.0 km
- McDonalds Restaurants0.2 km
- 200 Degrees Coffee0.8 km
- + 47 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- B.SPOKE Indoor Cycling0.8 km
- Birds The Confectioners Ltd1.0 km
- Chocolate Utopia1.0 km
- New Look1.0 km
- Weavers Of Nottingham1.0 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Travelodge Nottingham0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Nottingham0.5 km
- Harts Hotel & kitchen0.8 km
- St James Hotel0.9 km
- Bentinck Hotel0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Flirtz1.0 km
- French 750.8 km
- Ocean Nightclub0.8 km
- Royal Children0.9 km
- Southbank City1.0 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Wraps and Wings, Eggs Quisite and Wicked1.0 km
- Crunch Munch, Wraps & Fries Co0.8 km
- Carringtons0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Tasty Corner (Fast N Fresh) Ltd0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK0.2 km
- Co-Op Pricefighter0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham0.8 km
- Beeston4.2 km
- Netherfield5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Beardsley Gardens0.1 km
- Castle Bridge Road0.1 km
- Meadows Way West Tram Stop0.1 km
- Meadows Way West Tram Stop0.1 km
- Portal Business Park0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NG21AL · Data under Open Government Licence