NG2 1EN is an up-and-coming urban area on Enterprise Way, 0.9km from Meadows in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Meadows ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG2 1EN is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 rates are high (153 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00069977 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ENTERPRISE WAY, NG2 1EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ENTERPRISE WAY, NG2 1EN.
436
27
£ 35,600 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG2 1EN 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 1EN has a significant social housing presence — 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG2 1EN. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NG2 1EN are high at 153 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
Victoria Primary School
CP Riverside School
Welbeck Primary School
Edna G. Olds Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School
South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Homesense0.5 km
- Ultimate Cafe0.5 km
- Grace Church Food Bank1.0 km
- Trent Stores0.8 km
- Argos Ltd0.3 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants0.5 km
- Jackies0.9 km
- Queens Walk Community Cafe0.9 km
- Starbucks0.4 km
- Costa0.4 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.3 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Sheriff Social Club0.9 km
- Waters Edge0.3 km
- Lenton Liberal Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Stevo's1.0 km
- Su'San1.0 km
- Tasty Corner (Fast N Fresh) Ltd0.6 km
- Arco Pizza0.9 km
- Dessert Lane1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Nottingham0.4 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham1.3 km
- Beeston3.8 km
- Attenborough6.1 km
Bus Stops
- NG2 Tram Stop0.1 km
- NG2 Tram Stop0.1 km
- NG2 Tram Stop0.1 km
- NG2 Tram Stop0.1 km
- NG2 Tram Stop0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NG21EN · Data under Open Government Licence