Postcode Analysis Nottingham, East Midlands

RIVERSIDE WAY, NG2 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE WAY, NG2 1DP.

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Population

436

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British37.4%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean35.8%
Other / Mixed15.5%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences53
Anti-social behaviour39
Public order13
Vehicle crime13
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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CP Riverside School

Good6 pupils0.1 km
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Victoria Primary School

Good338 pupils0.2 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Good222 pupils0.5 km
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South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School

Good379 pupils0.8 km
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Welbeck Primary School

Good352 pupils0.9 km
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The Nottingham Emmanuel School

Good1138 pupils0.9 km
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Greenfields Community School

Good233 pupils1.1 km
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The Becket School

Good1119 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl UK0.9 km
  • Co-Op Pricefighter1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Sheriff Social Club0.7 km
  • Ferry Inn0.5 km
  • Waters Edge0.8 km
  • Poets Corner1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Bridgeway Fish Bar1.0 km
hotel

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