NG1 2JJ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Lace Market in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NG1 2JJ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 87% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (533 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NG1 2JJ are sourced from Output Area E00173506 (shared with 109 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NG1 2JJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NG1 2JJ.
460
24
£ 43,600 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NG1 2JJ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 87% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG1 2JJ. The average age is 24.4. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NG1 2JJ are high at 533 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stone Soup Academy
Sutherland House School
Welbeck Primary School
Huntingdon Academy
William Booth Primary and Nursery School
Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Sycamore Academy
Greenfields Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
140 nearby- Fellows Morton & Clayton0.5 km
- Nottingham Irish Centre0.6 km
- Via Fossa0.5 km
- Ghost0.5 km
- Playwright0.6 km
- + 135 more
Retailers - Other
118 nearby- Grace Church Food Bank0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.6 km
- 1212 Afro-Caribbean Food Products & Snacks0.6 km
- Cagla Off Licence0.8 km
- + 113 more
Restaurant, Cafe
258 nearby- 200 Degrees Coffee0.6 km
- Aroma0.9 km
- Boo0.4 km
- Food Express Co.0.8 km
- Goldsmiths Cafe0.7 km
- + 253 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Crunch Munch, Wraps & Fries Co0.5 km
- Big Chunks0.6 km
- Pablos0.8 km
- Trent Kebabs0.6 km
- Victoria Kebabs0.6 km
- + 57 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Hilton Nottingham0.4 km
- Harts Hotel & kitchen0.5 km
- Lace Market Hotel & Cock & Hoop0.3 km
- St James Hotel0.4 km
- Ibis Hotel0.1 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
- Zaap Thai Market0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.1 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.2 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham0.7 km
- Netherfield4.8 km
- Carlton Station4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Old Market Square Tram Stop0.1 km
- Old Market Square Tram Stop0.1 km
- Old Market Square Tram Stop0.1 km
- Old Market Square Tram Stop0.1 km
- Fletcher Gate0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG12JJ · Data under Open Government Licence