NG2 4RE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterside Way, 1.0km from Adbolton in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Dales ward and the Nottingham East constituency.
Day-to-day life in NG2 4RE has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. 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. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £427k, down 23.3% year-on-year. 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 4RE are sourced from Output Area E00173466 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERSIDE WAY, NG2 4RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERSIDE WAY, NG2 4RE.
383
41
£ 35,000 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG2 4RE 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
No single demographic signal dominates NG2 4RE — age 41, 45% ownership, 32% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £427k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 23.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG2 4RE. The average age is 41.5. 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
Flat
£ 340,000
15 sales · Mean £ 413,133
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG2 4RE has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lady Bay Primary School
Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy
Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School
William Booth Primary and Nursery School
Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School
Nottingham Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- The Good Weigh0.6 km
- Kani Minimarket0.9 km
- Laithwaite's Wine0.9 km
- Post Office0.6 km
- Princess River Cruises0.4 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bread And Butterflies0.6 km
- Bread And Lard Island0.7 km
- The Nottingham Sailing Club0.9 km
- Noor Project0.9 km
- The Range and The Range Coffee Shop1.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Lady Bay Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Saigon1.0 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Chillis0.6 km
- Dough N Buns0.6 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Choice Supermarket0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Two J Supermarket0.8 km
- Food Warehouse1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Lady Bay0.6 km
- Poppy And Pint0.8 km
- Building Trades Social Club0.9 km
- The Lord Nelson1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Colwick Hall Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham1.9 km
- Netherfield3.3 km
- Carlton Station3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Virgin Media0.5 km
- Trent Lane0.5 km
- Trent Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NG24RE · Data under Open Government Licence