NG2 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Triangle, 0.9km from Dunkirk in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Meadows ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 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 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00069993 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE TRIANGLE, NG2 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE TRIANGLE, NG2 1AE.
228
39
£ 35,600 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG2 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NG2 1AE spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG2 1AE. The average age is 38.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG2 1AE has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Victoria Primary School
CP Riverside School
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
Edna G. Olds Academy
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Welbeck Primary School
South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Homesense0.7 km
- Ultimate Cafe0.7 km
- Trent Stores0.9 km
- Argos Ltd0.4 km
- East Midlands Vending Ltd0.2 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants0.7 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- Sodexo Ltd0.7 km
- Tan's Cabin1.0 km
- The Lenton Centre0.9 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Nottingham Royal Navy Association Club Ltd1.0 km
- The Johnson Arms0.9 km
- White Hart1.0 km
- Waters Edge0.4 km
- Lenton Liberal Club0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Arco Pizza0.9 km
- Dessert Lane1.0 km
- Canton Chef0.9 km
- Su'San0.9 km
- Tasty Corner (Fast N Fresh) Ltd0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Nottingham0.5 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham1.5 km
- Beeston3.6 km
- Attenborough5.8 km
Bus Stops
- NG2 Tram Stop0.1 km
- NG2 Tram Stop0.1 km
- NG2 Tram Stop0.1 km
- NG2 Tram Stop0.1 km
- NG2 Tram Stop0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NG21AE · Data under Open Government Licence