NG2 2HW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Arkwright Walk, 0.4km from Meadows in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Meadows ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG2 2HW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £256k, up 62.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NG2 2HW are sourced from Output Area E00070000 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARKWRIGHT WALK, NG2 2HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARKWRIGHT WALK, NG2 2HW.
235
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£ 43,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG2 2HW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
NG2 2HW has a highly multicultural community character — 47% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 62.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG2 2HW. The average age is 33.0. 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
Terraced
£ 203,000
17 sales · Mean £ 207,523
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
1 sales · Mean £ 185,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NG2 2HW 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
Greenfields Community School
Welbeck Primary School
Stone Soup Academy
Victoria Primary School
CP Riverside School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
William Booth Primary and Nursery School
Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Fellows Morton & Clayton0.7 km
- Nottingham Irish Centre0.8 km
- Via Fossa0.7 km
- BeerHeadZ0.5 km
- Poets Corner0.2 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Grace Church Food Bank0.9 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.7 km
- Trent Stores0.8 km
- Wilford Grove Stores0.3 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- 200 Degrees Coffee0.7 km
- Jackies0.4 km
- Queens Walk Community Cafe0.4 km
- Starbucks1.0 km
- Hooters0.4 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Crunch Munch, Wraps & Fries Co0.7 km
- Boots D94 Takeaway0.7 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- Carringtons0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Nottingham0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Bentinck Hotel0.6 km
- Vita Student0.6 km
- Lace Market Hotel & Cock & Hoop1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Food Warehouse0.8 km
- Co-Op Pricefighter0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham0.5 km
- Netherfield4.8 km
- Beeston4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wilford Crescent0.2 km
- Eugene Gardens0.2 km
- Lammas Gardens0.2 km
- Manifold Gardens0.2 km
- Lammas Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG22HW · Data under Open Government Licence