NG2 1JQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Meadows in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Meadows ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
This is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 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 1JQ are sourced from Output Area E00069972 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NG2 1JQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NG2 1JQ.
343
33
£ 35,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG2 1JQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NG2 1JQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG2 1JQ. The average age is 33.3. 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 1JQ is moderate at 59 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
Welbeck Primary School
Victoria Primary School
Greenfields Community School
CP Riverside School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Stone Soup Academy
The Nottingham Emmanuel School
South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- B.SPOKE Indoor Cycling0.8 km
- Argos Ltd0.8 km
- Andrew Marsden Butchers0.4 km
- Castle Gym and Nutrition0.8 km
- East Midlands Vending Ltd0.9 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Ocean Nightclub0.8 km
- The Castle1.0 km
- Watson Fothergill's1.0 km
- Canalhouse Bar and Restaurant0.7 km
- Fletcher's Bar & Restaurant1.0 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bentinck Hotel0.8 km
- Vita Student0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Food for Thought College Cafe1.0 km
- Industry Detroit0.7 km
- Lexington Catering0.9 km
- R & R Hub at Specsavers0.9 km
- Rotari cakes0.7 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bridgeway Fish Bar0.4 km
- Stevo's0.6 km
- Tasty Bites & Biryani Station0.6 km
- Carringtons0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op Pricefighter0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
- Lidl UK0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham0.7 km
- Beeston4.4 km
- Netherfield5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Queens Walk0.0 km
- Queens Walk0.0 km
- Queens Walk Tram Stop0.1 km
- Queens Walk Tram Stop0.1 km
- Queens Walk Tram Stop0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NG21JQ · Data under Open Government Licence