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NG2 1AG

Castle Meadow Road

Castle

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Detailed insights for NG2 1AG

Overview

Postcode NG2 1AG is located in a minor urban area, within the Castle ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Meadows area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Meadows is £44,088 per year. The nearest station is Nottingham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Nottingham Castle Grounds.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
160
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
66.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Meadows has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,273 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Meadows has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.4%

Approximately 66.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Meadows is £44,088 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from NG2 1AG.

Flood risk

Low

Meadows near NG2 1AG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Nottingham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG2 1AG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Nottingham

N/A

Walking directions to Nottingham
0.3 mi

Nottingham Station Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Nottingham Station Tram Stop
0.4 mi

Queens Walk Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Queens Walk Tram Stop

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG2 1AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miNottingham Castle GroundsSmallWalking directions to Nottingham Castle Grounds
0.3 miQueen's Walk Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Queen's Walk Recreation Ground
0.2 miThe Green HeartSmallWalking directions to The Green Heart

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
1,171.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
142.07(+1535%)
Violence and sexual offences
55.81(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
47.36(+180%)
Public order
19.03(+175%)
Other theft
16.07(+182%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
124
41.47%
African
32
10.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
28
9.36%
Pakistani
22
7.36%
Other Black
18
6.02%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
27.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
24.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.89%
Level 3 (A level)
29
13.43%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
72
63.72%
Owns with a mortgage
15
13.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.73%
Owns outright
10
8.85%
Other social rented
3
2.65%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Castle

Median price£206,000
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)117
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £340K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £206,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,000 up to £1,210,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£1,050,000£345
Semi-Detached9£515,000£339
Terraced14£388,680£315
Flats91£172,500£240

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£563,000£159,225£670,000£320,000
2017£535,000£162,000£543,000£294,000
2018£785,500£165,000£690,000£297,500
2019£545,000£157,250£610,000£276,500
2020£630,000£185,000£555,000£337,500
2021£900,000£190,000£483,750£408,750
2022£660,000£185,000£346,500£425,000
2023£751,500£200,000£575,000£414,000
2024£800,000£169,000£488,750£362,500
2025£700,000£175,000£516,500£358,000
2026£180,000£460,000£382,360
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£224£266£254
2017£287£225£245£223
2018£285£240£230£250
2019£367£223£305£226
2020£303£234£327£264
2021£351£241£279£267
2022£436£258£316£304
2023£345£263£310£282
2024£341£254£368£282
2025£338£252£337£314
2026£229£362£314
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG2 1AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG2 1AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jul 2025Waterways Building, Castle Wharf, Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7DZOtherLeasehold£1,000
22 May 2025Waterways Building, Castle Wharf, Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7DZOtherLeasehold£17,455,272
27 Mar 2026Apartment 9, Dukes Wharf, Wharf Road, Nottingham, NG7 1GDFlatsLeasehold£208,500
26 Mar 2025Apartment 20, Dukes Wharf, Wharf Road, Nottingham, NG7 1GDFlatsLeasehold£220,000
19 Jun 2025Flat 1, Castle Point, 8, Castle Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 1FLFlatsLeasehold£243,000

Schools

In the NG2 1AG postcode area, located within Meadows, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG2 1AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWelbeck Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableStone Soup AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

0.5 mi16 plusNottingham CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG2 1AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG2 1AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express3-9 Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3AJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miCo-op FoodCarrington Street, Nottingham, NG2 3AQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miTesco Express30-38 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham, NG1 6GFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miShop Zerø42a Friar Lane, Nottingham, NG1 6DQWalking directions to Shop Zerø
0.3 miSainsbury's Local25-29 Wheeler Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2NAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district.

Band A£1,837
Band B£2,143
Band C£2,449
Band D£2,755
Band E£3,368
Band F£3,980
Band G£4,592
Band H£5,511

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NG2 1AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matt Shannon

Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Sam Lux

Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Nadia Whittome

Nottingham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNottinghamE06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyNottingham EastE14001410
WardCastleE05012277
ParishNottingham, unparished areaE43000016
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MeadowsE02006905
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Nottingham 040AE01013870
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG2 1AG

Is NG2 1AG (Meadows) safe?

The area around NG2 1AG records about 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NG2 1AG?

The median sale price around NG2 1AG in Meadows is £206,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG2 1AG?

There are 13 schools close to NG2 1AG, including Welbeck Primary School (Good), Stone Soup Academy (Outstanding) and Nottingham College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG2 1AG?

The closest station to NG2 1AG is Nottingham, about 396 m away.

How deprived is the area around NG2 1AG?

NG2 1AG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,273 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG2 1AG (Meadows) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Nottingham East covering NG2 1AG is Nadia Whittome (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Matt Shannon (Labour Party) and Sam Lux (Labour Party).