Postcode Analysis Nottingham, East Midlands

CASTLEFIELDS, NG2 1HN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLEFIELDS, NG2 1HN.

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Population

221

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NG2 1HN 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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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 40, NG2 1HN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 22.1% year-on-year.

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

NG2 1HN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Castlefields, 0.3km from Meadows in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Meadows ward and the Nottingham South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 22.1% year-on-year. 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 1HN are sourced from Output Area E00069996 (shared with 14 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 1HN. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.8%
Asian / British Asian16.1%
Black / African / Caribbean10.3%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 152,000

20 sales · Mean £ 135,212

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

2 sales · Mean £ 150,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NG2 1HN is above average at 94 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 offences135
Anti-social behaviour97
Public order67
Shoplifting53
Criminal damage and arson50

school Local Schools

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Welbeck Primary School

Good352 pupils0.1 km
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Victoria Primary School

Good338 pupils0.6 km
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Greenfields Community School

Good233 pupils0.7 km
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CP Riverside School

Good6 pupils0.9 km
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Stone Soup Academy

Outstanding0 pupils0.9 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Good222 pupils1.2 km
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Edna G. Olds Academy

Outstanding244 pupils1.5 km
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Sutherland House School

Good61 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Fellows Morton & Clayton0.5 km
  • Nottingham Irish Centre0.4 km
  • Via Fossa0.4 km
  • Propaganda1.0 km
  • Club Arriba & Bar Schnapps0.9 km
  • + 39 more
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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Homesense0.5 km
  • Ultimate Cafe0.5 km
  • Grace Church Food Bank0.4 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.5 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

90 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurants0.5 km
  • 200 Degrees Coffee0.5 km
  • Jackies0.3 km
  • Queens Walk Community Cafe0.3 km
  • Starbucks0.4 km
  • + 85 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl UK0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.9 km
  • Co-Op Pricefighter0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Crunch Munch, Wraps & Fries Co0.5 km
  • Carringtons0.5 km
  • Cod Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Viet 80s0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Travelodge Nottingham0.8 km
  • Ibis Hotel1.0 km
  • Leonardo Hotel Nottingham0.9 km
  • Harts Hotel & kitchen0.8 km
  • Lace Market Hotel & Cock & Hoop0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Nottingham0.5 km
  • Beeston4.6 km
  • Netherfield5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Wilford Road0.1 km
  • Wilford Road0.1 km
  • Wilford Road0.2 km
  • Wilford Road0.2 km
  • Traffic Street0.2 km