NG2 9WG is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Lace Market in Nottingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
Within the NG2 district, this postcode is characterised by a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. At just 26 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (186 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NG2 9WG are sourced from Output Area E00187584 (shared with 98 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NG2 9WG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NG2 9WG.
489
26
£ 43,600 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines NG2 9WG — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG2 9WG. The average age is 26.2. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NG2 9WG are high at 186 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
Stone Soup Academy
Welbeck Primary School
Greenfields Community School
William Booth Primary and Nursery School
Sutherland House School
Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Victoria Primary School
CP Riverside School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
105 nearby- Hope Nottingham1.0 km
- Grace Church Food Bank0.6 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.2 km
- Wilford Grove Stores0.8 km
- + 100 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Chilli Pepper0.9 km
- Crunch Munch, Wraps & Fries Co0.2 km
- Pokewaves0.8 km
- Amigo's0.6 km
- Maryland Chicken0.8 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
121 nearby- Fellows Morton & Clayton0.3 km
- Nottingham Irish Centre0.5 km
- Via Fossa0.3 km
- Thurland Hall0.7 km
- All Bar One0.4 km
- + 116 more
Restaurant, Cafe
232 nearby- 200 Degrees Coffee0.2 km
- Jackies0.7 km
- Queens Walk Community Cafe0.7 km
- Auntie Anne's Pretzel Bakery1.0 km
- Costa Ltd0.8 km
- + 227 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.5 km
- Leonardo Hotel Nottingham0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Travelodge Nottingham0.6 km
- Hilton Nottingham1.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Marks & Spencer Plc0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Co-Op Pricefighter0.6 km
- Murat Food Centre0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham0.2 km
- Netherfield4.7 km
- Carlton Station4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Nottingham Railway Station0.0 km
- Cycle Facility0.0 km
- Loxley House0.0 km
- Loxley House0.0 km
- Footbridge0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NG29WG · Data under Open Government Licence