NG2 1EP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Meadows in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Meadows ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG2 1EP is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. 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 50 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 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00069977 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NG2 1EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NG2 1EP.
436
27
£ 35,600 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG2 1EP 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
With 67% social renting, NG2 1EP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1EP. 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 1EP is moderate at 50 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
Victoria Primary School
CP Riverside School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Welbeck Primary School
South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
Edna G. Olds Academy
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Homesense0.6 km
- Ultimate Cafe0.6 km
- Trent Stores0.7 km
- Argos Ltd0.5 km
- East Midlands Vending Ltd0.2 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants0.6 km
- Jackies0.9 km
- Queens Walk Community Cafe0.9 km
- Starbucks0.5 km
- Sodexo Ltd0.8 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Sheriff Social Club0.9 km
- Waters Edge0.5 km
- Ferry Inn0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Tasty Corner (Fast N Fresh) Ltd0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Nottingham0.6 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham1.3 km
- Beeston3.7 km
- Attenborough5.9 km
Bus Stops
- NG2 Tram Stop0.2 km
- NG2 Tram Stop0.2 km
- NG2 Tram Stop0.2 km
- NG2 Tram Stop0.2 km
- NG2 Tram Stop0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG21EP · Data under Open Government Licence