Barra Mews is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG2 1PS is located in the Meadows electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barra Mews, Nottingham, NG2 1PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 1PT, NG2 1PR, NG2 1GA, NG2 1PU, NG2 1PH, NG2 1GF, NG2 1LD, NG2 1PB, NG2 1PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG2 1PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 1PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 45.2% | 46.3% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.1% | 32.2% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 13.2% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.3% | 41.3% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 31% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 18.7% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 7.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 32% | 25% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 15.7% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 10.3% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 13.7% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 27% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.5% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.8% 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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 7.5% | 2% | -5.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 4.8% | -2.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 8.6% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 58.4% | 54.8% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -26.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 70.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 70.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 8.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 10.4% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.2% | 70% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 18.6% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 8.3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 1.2% | -10.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 2% | -6.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barra Mews was 18.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.1% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barra Mews has the 8th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Castle and the 64th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Barra Mews, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-08-13 | £233,169 |
| 5 Barra Mews, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-08-08 | £238,238 |
| 4 Barra Mews, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-03-04 | £221,934 |
| 21 Barra Mews, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-08-28 | £170,356 |
| 4 Barra Mews, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2019-11-22 | £177,009 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,499 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | - not rated | 2,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 2,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosworth Primary and Nursery School With Focus Provision for Children With ASD Ainsworth Drive , The Meadows NG2 1FX | - not rated | 233 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Ainsworth Drive , The Meadows NG2 1FX | - not rated | 260 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Ainsworth Drive , NG2 1FX | - not rated | 260 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School and Early Years Unit Ainsworth Drive , The Meadows NG2 1FX | - not rated | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Primary School Kinglake Place , Meadows NG2 1NT | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilford Meadows Comprehensive School Coronation Avenue , Wilford NG11 7AD | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 1,651 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 | 2out of 4 | 3,841 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottinghamshire Learning Centre Daybrook Learning Centre, Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 344 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Channeling Positivity Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | - not rated | 412 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Learning Zone 29-31 Castle Gate , NG1 7AR | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's Meadows School 51 Green Street , The Meadows NG2 2LA | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Unit 3, Portal Retail And Business Park, Queens Drive | 317 yd | |
| Jackies | Queens Walk Community Centre, Queens Walk | 461 yd | |
| Afro Caribbean Womens Group | Queens Walk Community Centre, Queens Walk | 461 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Castle Marina Retail Park, Castle Bridge Road | 628 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd | The Pizza Factory, Gateside Road | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheriff Social Club | Sheriff Social Club, Queens Walk Community Centre, Queens Walk | 461 yd | |
| Waters Edge | Waters Edge, 3 Castle Bridge Road | 685 yd | |
| Poets Corner | 19 Bridgeway Centre | 732 yd | |
| The Vat & Fiddle | The Vat And Fiddle, Queens Bridge Road | 750 yd | |
| Navigation Inn | 6 Wilford Street | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeway Fish Bar | 3 Bridgeway Centre | 732 yd | |
| Stevo's | John A Stephens North Of, Castle Meadow Road | 830 yd | |
| Tasty Bites & Biryani Station | 1b Arkwright Street | 904 yd | |
| Crunch Munch, Wraps & Fries Co | The Bridge, 48a Carrington Street | 1,018 yd | |
| Subway | 32 Carrington Street | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Unit 1, Castle Marina Retail Park, Castle Bridge Road | 628 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | 11 Castle Bridge Road | 685 yd | |
| Co-Op Pricefighter | 12-14 Bridgeway Centre | 750 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Walk Community Centre QUEENS WALK | 442 yd | |
| Nottingham Moderns Rugby Football Club Main Road | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Voluntary Academy CORONATION AVENUE | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Better Gym Nottingham (Closed) Castle Wharf Castle Wharf Canal Street | health and fitness suite | 907 yd |
| The Portland Centre PORTLAND LEISURE CENTRE PORTLAND LEISURE CENTRE MUSKHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,019 yd |
| Gym Combat (Closed) Crocus Street | health and fitness suite | 1,030 yd |
| The Nottingham Emanuel School (Closed) Coronation Avenue | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.