NG2 1PJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Osman Close, 0.5km from Meadows in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Meadows ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG2 1PJ 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 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £108k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1PJ are sourced from Output Area E00069981 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OSMAN CLOSE, NG2 1PJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSMAN CLOSE, NG2 1PJ.
455
31
£ 35,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG2 1PJ 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 1PJ has a significant social housing presence — 49% 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 1PJ. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 108,000
1 sales · Mean £ 108,000
Terraced
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG2 1PJ has low crime rates — 49 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
Victoria Primary School
CP Riverside School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Welbeck Primary School
Greenfields Community School
South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
The Nottingham Emmanuel School
The Becket School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Bits & Bobs0.8 km
- Bridgeway Fresh Fruit and Veg0.8 km
- Family Shopper0.8 km
- Manor Pharmacy0.8 km
- Homesense0.7 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Poets Corner0.8 km
- Ferry Inn0.6 km
- Navigation Inn1.0 km
- Sheriff Social Club0.6 km
- The Vat & Fiddle0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Poets Cafe0.8 km
- The Salvation Army0.9 km
- McCarthy & Stone - River View Court0.8 km
- McDonalds Restaurants0.7 km
- Jackies0.6 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK0.7 km
- Co-Op Pricefighter0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bridgeway Fish Bar0.8 km
- Stevo's0.9 km
- Tasty Bites & Biryani Station1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Nottingham0.9 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham1.1 km
- Beeston4.0 km
- Netherfield5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Soudan Drive0.1 km
- Soudan Drive0.1 km
- Riverside Way0.1 km
- Riverside Way0.2 km
- Thrumpton Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG21PJ · Data under Open Government Licence