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NG2 1QG

Saffron Gardens

Meadows

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Overview

Postcode NG2 1QG is located in a minor urban area, within the Meadows 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 Meadows Way West Tram Stop, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Queen's Walk Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
160
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
65.6%
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

65.6%

Approximately 65.6% 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 222 ft away from NG2 1QG.

Flood risk

Low

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

Transport

The nearest station is Meadows Way West Tram Stop located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG2 1QG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Meadows Way West Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Meadows Way West Tram Stop
0.3 mi

NG2 Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to NG2 Tram Stop
0.3 mi

Meadows Embankment Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Meadows Embankment Tram Stop

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG2 1QG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miQueen's Walk Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Queen's Walk Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
6,881.7 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
163
51.42%
African
26
8.2%
Pakistani
21
6.62%
Caribbean
20
6.31%
Other White
20
6.31%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
26.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
23.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
18.93%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
78
60.94%
Owns outright
18
14.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.16%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.59%
Other social rented
6
4.69%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Meadows

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £240K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Meadows area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Meadows over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£640,000£389
Semi-Detached16£203,500£236
Terraced47£200,000£219
Flats18£167,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Meadows

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meadows.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£485,000£131,500£122,000£112,500
2017£257,000£110,500£122,000£124,250
2018£182,500£123,500£145,000£136,250
2019£204,475£86,200£173,000£147,500
2020£186,498£108,250£150,000£146,750
2021£295,000£205,000£182,500£178,050
2022£211,000£220,000£192,625£206,500
2023£250,400£167,000£191,250£200,000
2024£176,000£192,000£198,000
2025£552,500£192,500£211,500£200,000
2026£160,500£205,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meadows.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Meadows.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185£184£143£141
2017£181£193£123£138
2018£198£199£149£153
2019£212£376£188£177
2020£181£202£218£174
2021£266£250£198£203
2022£256£341£230£228
2023£211£268£191£230
2024£325£201£217
2025£364£252£243£204
2026£240£223£225
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Meadows.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG2 1QG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG2 1QG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jul 20255, Saffron Gardens, Nottingham, NG2 1QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£176,500
27 Mar 202661, Beardsley Gardens, Nottingham, NG2 1QDTerracedLeasehold£127,500
31 Mar 202523, Castleton Close, Nottingham, NG2 1PETerracedFreehold£175,000
01 Dec 2025Sir John Peace Building, Experian Way, Nottingham, NG80 1ZZOtherFreehold£16,745,623
13 Aug 20257, Barra Mews, Nottingham, NG2 1PSTerracedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the NG2 1QG postcode area, located within Meadows, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG2 1QG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryVictoria Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableCP Riverside SchoolFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWelbeck Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG2 1QG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG2 1QG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidl20 Castle Bridge Road, Nottingham, NG7 1GXWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miTrent Stores2 Sweet Leys Road, Nottingham, NG2 2NSWalking directions to Trent Stores
0.3 miSainsbury's11 Castle Bridge Road, Nottingham, NG7 1GXWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.5 miNasz Sklep - The Polish Shop15 Woolmer Road, Nottingham, NG2 2FAWalking directions to Nasz Sklep - The Polish Shop

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 1QG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eunice Holland Regan

Meadows - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Michael Edwards

Meadows - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Lilian Greenwood

Nottingham South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNottinghamE06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyNottingham SouthE14001412
WardMeadowsE05012285
ParishNottingham, unparished areaE43000016
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MeadowsE02006905
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Nottingham 040AE01013870
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced2017-11-01

Frequently asked questions about NG2 1QG

Is NG2 1QG (Meadows) safe?

The area around NG2 1QG 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 1QG?

The median sale price around NG2 1QG in Meadows is £200,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG2 1QG?

There are 13 schools close to NG2 1QG, including Victoria Primary School (Good), CP Riverside School (Good) and Welbeck Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG2 1QG?

The closest station to NG2 1QG is Meadows Way West Tram Stop, about 214 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.

How deprived is the area around NG2 1QG?

NG2 1QG 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 1QG (Meadows) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Nottingham South covering NG2 1QG is Lilian Greenwood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Eunice Holland Regan (Labour Party) and Michael Edwards (Labour Party).