NG2 1DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Riverside Way, 0.7km from Meadows in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Meadows ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG2 1DP is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 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 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00069977 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVERSIDE WAY, NG2 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE WAY, NG2 1DP.
436
27
£ 35,600 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG2 1DP 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
NG2 1DP has a significant social housing presence — 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG2 1DP. The average age is 26.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NG2 1DP is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
CP Riverside School
Victoria Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
Welbeck Primary School
The Nottingham Emmanuel School
Greenfields Community School
The Becket School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Homesense0.9 km
- Ultimate Cafe0.9 km
- Trent Stores0.3 km
- Wilford Grove Stores0.8 km
- Argos Ltd0.8 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants0.9 km
- Jackies0.7 km
- Queens Walk Community Cafe0.7 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- Costa1.0 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK0.9 km
- Co-Op Pricefighter1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Sheriff Social Club0.7 km
- Ferry Inn0.5 km
- Waters Edge0.8 km
- Poets Corner1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Bridgeway Fish Bar1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Nottingham1.0 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham1.2 km
- Beeston3.9 km
- Netherfield5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Riverside Way0.1 km
- Riverside Way0.1 km
- Crossgate Drive0.1 km
- Crossgate Drive0.2 km
- Crossgate Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG21DP · Data under Open Government Licence