NG2 1PN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Soudan Drive, 0.6km from Meadows in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Meadows ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG2 1PN is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £175k, 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 1PN are sourced from Output Area E00069981 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUDAN DRIVE, NG2 1PN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUDAN DRIVE, NG2 1PN.
455
31
£ 35,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG2 1PN 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 1PN 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 1PN. 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
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
£ 177,500
5 sales · Mean £ 158,100
Semi-Detached
£ 168,000
1 sales · Mean £ 168,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NG2 1PN is moderate at 52 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
South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
Greenfields Community School
The Nottingham Emmanuel School
The Becket School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Homesense0.8 km
- Ultimate Cafe0.8 km
- Trent Stores0.2 km
- Wilford Grove Stores0.7 km
- Argos Ltd0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants0.8 km
- Jackies0.6 km
- Queens Walk Community Cafe0.6 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- McCarthy & Stone - River View Court0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK0.8 km
- Co-Op Pricefighter0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Sheriff Social Club0.6 km
- The Vat & Fiddle0.9 km
- Poets Corner0.8 km
- Waters Edge0.8 km
- Ferry Inn0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Bridgeway Fish Bar0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Nottingham1.0 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham1.1 km
- Beeston4.0 km
- Netherfield5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Riverside Way0.1 km
- Riverside Way0.1 km
- Soudan Drive0.2 km
- Soudan Drive0.2 km
- Meadows Embankment Tram Stop0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG21PN · Data under Open Government Licence