NG2 3AE is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.8km from Lace Market in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for NG2 3AE are sourced from Output Area E00173532 (shared with 618 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NG2 3AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NG2 3AE.
209
29
£ 43,600 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG2 3AE 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
High employment, young population. NG2 3AE combines 68% economic activity with a 29-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG2 3AE. The average age is 28.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NG2 3AE is above average at 115 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
Stone Soup Academy
Welbeck Primary School
William Booth Primary and Nursery School
Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Sutherland House School
Victoria Primary School
Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
71 nearby- Fellows Morton & Clayton0.6 km
- Nottingham Irish Centre0.8 km
- Via Fossa0.6 km
- Baa Bar0.9 km
- Boca Lima0.9 km
- + 66 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Grace Church Food Bank0.9 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.5 km
- Wilford Grove Stores0.7 km
- Hope Nottingham0.9 km
- + 55 more
Restaurant, Cafe
129 nearby- 200 Degrees Coffee0.5 km
- Jackies0.7 km
- Queens Walk Community Cafe0.7 km
- Caffe Nero1.0 km
- Fat Hippo Nottingham0.9 km
- + 124 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Crunch Munch, Wraps & Fries Co0.6 km
- Chilli Pepper0.9 km
- Top Chef0.8 km
- Boots D94 Takeaway0.3 km
- Burger King0.5 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Mercure Hotel0.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel Nottingham0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Ibis Hotel0.8 km
- Lace Market Hotel & Cock & Hoop0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury’s Local0.9 km
- Two J Supermarket0.9 km
- Food Warehouse0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham0.4 km
- Netherfield4.5 km
- Carlton Station4.7 km
Bus Stops
- London Road Temporary0.1 km
- Waterway Street0.2 km
- London Road Temporary0.2 km
- Lammas Gardens0.2 km
- Coach Stop S100.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG23AE · Data under Open Government Licence