Riverside Way is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG2 1DP is located in the Meadows electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Riverside Way, Nottingham, NG2 1DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 1PN, NG2 1PL, NG2 1PD, NG2 1PJ, NG2 1PA, NG2 1PG, NG2 1PB, NG2 1PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG2 1DP is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 44.8% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 55.2% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG2 1DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52.7% | 49.8% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 35.1% | 7.8% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 9.6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.4% | 59.1% | 19.7% | 48.4% | 10.7% |
| Good health | 37% | 26.4% | -10.6% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 15% | 8.3% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.4% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 25.6% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 16.8% | 5.1% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 8.4% | -9.6% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 13% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 23.5% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.5% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.1% | 4.3% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 26.5% | 26.5% | 0.5% | 26.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8.3% | 2.5% | -5.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 70.1% | 37.4% | -32.7% | 81.4% | -44.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.6% | 6.9% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 79.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 79.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 10.1% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 79.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 15.4% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 0.5% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 19.2% | 46.2% | -27.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 45% | 6.5% | 38.5% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverside Way was 613.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.5% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Riverside Way has the 16th highest crime rate of 170 local areas in Castle and the 28th highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit A Eagle Building Riverside Way, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2021-02-16 | £1,839,269 |
| Riverside Building Riverside Way, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2015-07-30 | £2,412,939 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | 4out of 4 | 2,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Primary School Ainsworth Drive , NG2 1FX | 3out of 4 | 186 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Coronation Avenue , Wilford NG11 7AB | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School Main Road , Wilford NG11 7AL | 4out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Primary School Kinglake Place , Meadows NG2 1NT | 4out of 4 | 987 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Community School Orange Gardens , NG2 2JE | 4out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA | 4out of 4 | 2,733 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 3,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB | 3out of 4 | 4,237 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 2out of 4 | 107 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayfield House Care of: Nottinghamshire County Council , County Hall NG2 7QP | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Soup Academy 14 High Pavement , NG1 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's School 33 Derby Road , NG1 5AW | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Nottingham University Park , NG7 2RD | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo Ltd | The Pizza Factory, Gateside Road | 303 yd | |
| Riverside Canteen | Riverside Bakery, Crossgate Drive | 567 yd | |
| Olive Catering | The Curve, Experian Way | 648 yd | |
| Riverside Farm | Riverside Farm, Tottle Road | 652 yd | |
| R & R Hub at Specsavers | 10 Experian Way | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Inn | Ferry Inn, Main Road | 515 yd | |
| Sheriff Social Club | Sheriff Social Club, Queens Walk Community Centre, Queens Walk | 801 yd | |
| Waters Edge | Waters Edge, 3 Castle Bridge Road | 900 yd | |
| Poets Corner | 19 Bridgeway Centre | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeway Fish Bar | 3 Bridgeway Centre | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | 11 Castle Bridge Road | 900 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit 1, Castle Marina Retail Park, Castle Bridge Road | 964 yd | |
| Co-Op Pricefighter | 12-14 Bridgeway Centre | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Moderns Rugby Football Club Main Road | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Voluntary Academy CORONATION AVENUE | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Queens Walk Community Centre QUEENS WALK | 775 yd | |
| The Nottingham Emanuel School (Closed) Coronation Avenue | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| South Wilford Endowed Ce Primary School MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel C Of E School GRESHAM PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Kings Meadow Fitness Centre KINGS MEADOW CAMPUS KINGS MEADOW CAMPUS LENTON LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,021 yd |
| Gresham Sports Park GRESHAM PARK PAVILION GRESHAM PARK PAVILION GRESHAM PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.