NG2 1HQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Meadows in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Meadows ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG2 1HQ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 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 1HQ are sourced from Output Area E00070001 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NG2 1HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NG2 1HQ.
297
33
£ 35,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG2 1HQ 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 1HQ has a significant social housing presence — 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG2 1HQ. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NG2 1HQ is moderate at 62 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
Stone Soup Academy
The Nottingham Emmanuel School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- B.SPOKE Indoor Cycling0.9 km
- Homesense0.5 km
- Ultimate Cafe0.5 km
- Grace Church Food Bank0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Ocean Nightclub0.9 km
- Fellows Morton & Clayton0.9 km
- Nottingham Irish Centre0.8 km
- Via Fossa0.8 km
- Ferry Inn0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- McCarthy & Stone - River View Court0.9 km
- McDonalds Restaurants0.5 km
- 200 Degrees Coffee0.9 km
- Jackies0.4 km
- Queens Walk Community Cafe0.4 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK0.5 km
- Co-Op Pricefighter0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Crunch Munch, Wraps & Fries Co0.9 km
- Carringtons0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Bridgeway Fish Bar0.7 km
- Stevo's0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Holiday Inn Nottingham0.8 km
- Travelodge Hotel1.0 km
- Bentinck Hotel0.9 km
- Vita Student1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham0.9 km
- Beeston4.2 km
- Netherfield5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Thrumpton Drive0.1 km
- Thrumpton Drive0.2 km
- Meadows Way West Tram Stop0.2 km
- Beardsley Gardens0.2 km
- Meadows Way West Tram Stop0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG21HQ · Data under Open Government Licence