NG2 1GF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hawthorn Close, 0.5km from Meadows in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Meadows ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG2 1GF 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 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1GF are sourced from Output Area E00069977 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWTHORN CLOSE, NG2 1GF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWTHORN CLOSE, NG2 1GF.
436
27
£ 35,600 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG2 1GF 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 1GF 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 1GF. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NG2 1GF is moderate at 53 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
Welbeck Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Greenfields Community School
South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
The Nottingham Emmanuel School
Edna G. Olds Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Eurest UK1.0 km
- Nottingham Castle Café1.0 km
- Sodexo Ltd0.9 km
- The Boathouse0.6 km
- Riverside Canteen0.8 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Bazaar Food Store0.8 km
- Jasup Superstore0.8 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.3 km
- Travis Perkins0.7 km
- Homesense0.6 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Ferry Inn0.8 km
- Nottingham Irish Centre0.9 km
- Via Fossa1.0 km
- Canalhouse Bar and Restaurant1.0 km
- Navigation Inn0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK0.6 km
- Co-Op Pricefighter0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bridgeway Fish Bar0.8 km
- Stevo's0.8 km
- Tasty Bites & Biryani Station0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Nottingham0.7 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham1.0 km
- Beeston4.0 km
- Netherfield5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Risley Drive0.2 km
- Risley Drive0.2 km
- NG2 Business Park0.2 km
- Thrumpton Drive0.2 km
- Ainsworth Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG21GF · Data under Open Government Licence