NG2 3HQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km from Meadows in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Meadows ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NG2 3HQ offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for NG2 3HQ are sourced from Output Area E00069976 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NG2 3HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NG2 3HQ.
196
41
£ 43,600 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG2 3HQ 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
NG2 3HQ is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG2 3HQ. The average age is 40.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NG2 3HQ is above average at 107 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Greenfields Community School
Lady Bay Primary School
William Booth Primary and Nursery School
Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Stone Soup Academy
Welbeck Primary School
Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy
West Bridgford Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Wilford Grove Stores0.9 km
- Asim's Chemist0.9 km
- B&M Store0.3 km
- Bits & Bobs0.8 km
- Bridgeway Fresh Fruit and Veg0.8 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Hooters0.8 km
- Silly Sausage0.4 km
- Bean Culture Cafe & Eat Culture Restaurant0.9 km
- Cleaver & Wake and Upstairs at Cleaver & Wake0.7 km
- Costa1.0 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Nottingham0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- BeerHeadZ1.0 km
- Poets Corner0.8 km
- The Crafty Warehouse0.3 km
- Trent Navigation0.4 km
- Lady Bay0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Two J Supermarket0.7 km
- Choice Supermarket1.0 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Food Warehouse0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Boots D94 Takeaway0.8 km
- Burger King0.3 km
- KFC Magpie Drive Thru0.6 km
- The Food Junction0.9 km
- Wings n Burgs0.9 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham1.0 km
- Netherfield4.2 km
- Carlton Station4.4 km
Bus Stops
- London Road Temporary0.4 km
- London Road Temporary0.4 km
- Eugene Gardens0.5 km
- Eugene Gardens0.5 km
- Victoria Embankment0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NG23HQ · Data under Open Government Licence