NG2 2LJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bathley Street, 0.8km from Meadows in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Meadows ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £194k.
Census 2021 statistics for NG2 2LJ are sourced from Output Area E00069982 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BATHLEY STREET, NG2 2LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATHLEY STREET, NG2 2LJ.
257
36
£ 43,600 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NG2 2LJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG2 2LJ. The average age is 35.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
5 sales · Mean £ 188,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG2 2LJ has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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
Greenfields Community School
Welbeck Primary School
West Bridgford Infant School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Victoria Primary School
Lady Bay Primary School
The Nottingham Emmanuel School
CP Riverside School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Trent Stores0.9 km
- Wilford Grove Stores0.5 km
- Blue Convenience Store0.6 km
- MSR News0.5 km
- Bazaar Food Store0.4 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Jackies0.8 km
- Queens Walk Community Cafe0.8 km
- Bridge Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- McCarthy & Stone - River View Court0.4 km
- Bombay Bridgford0.5 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Embankment Club Trent Bridge0.1 km
- The Botanist1.0 km
- Trent Bridge Inn0.5 km
- Sheriff Social Club0.8 km
- The Vat & Fiddle0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Cloughies Cob Stop0.5 km
- Baba Dough0.5 km
- Bridgford Restaurant & Fish Bar0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Nottingham Forest Outlets0.5 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op Pricefighter0.6 km
- Co-Op Food Store1.0 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Food Warehouse0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham1.0 km
- Netherfield4.8 km
- Beeston5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bunbury Street0.1 km
- Victoria Embankment0.1 km
- Bunbury Street0.1 km
- Victoria Embankment0.2 km
- Ryehill Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG22LJ · Data under Open Government Licence