NG2 1LL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.0km from Dunkirk in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Meadows ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG2 1LL is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. 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 rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1LL are sourced from Output Area E00069977 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NG2 1LL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NG2 1LL.
436
27
£ 35,600 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG2 1LL 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 1LL 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 1LL. 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)
NG2 1LL has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
CP Riverside School
Victoria Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
Edna G. Olds Academy
Welbeck Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Homesense1.0 km
- Ultimate Cafe1.0 km
- Trent Stores0.9 km
- Argos Ltd0.7 km
- East Midlands Vending Ltd0.5 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants1.0 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- Olive Catering0.3 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.8 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
- Hyperama0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Nottingham0.8 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Waters Edge0.7 km
- Ferry Inn0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Tasty Corner (Fast N Fresh) Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham1.7 km
- Beeston3.4 km
- Attenborough5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Longwall Avenue0.2 km
- Longwall Avenue0.2 km
- Crossgate Drive End0.3 km
- Gateside Road0.3 km
- NG2 Tram Stop0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NG21LL · Data under Open Government Licence