Glapton Road is in The Meadows, Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG2 2FG 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 Glapton Road, The Meadows, Nottingham, NG2 2FG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 2FE, NG2 2FH, NG2 2FJ, NG2 2FL, NG2 2FD, NG2 2ER, NG2 2ES, NG2 2EU, NG2 2FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG2 2FG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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 | 44.3% | 49.3% | 5.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 55.7% | 50.7% | -5.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 2FG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66% 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 | 61.6% | 66% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 28.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 19.8% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -24.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 44.3% | 49.1% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 32% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 14.5% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 14.1% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 4.7% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 14.1% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.7% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 44.8% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% | 9.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 7.4% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 80.9% | 72.5% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -8.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 79.4% | 82.5% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 8.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 82.5% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 5.7% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 5.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.9% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glapton Road was 157.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.5% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glapton Road has the 81st highest crime rate of 168 local areas in Castle and the 275th highest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Glapton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-11-07 | £186,814 |
| 114 Glapton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2025-03-05 | £183,245 |
| 76 Glapton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2024-09-02 | £188,280 |
| 104 Glapton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £206,500 | 2023-09-22 | £214,843 |
| 102 Glapton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2022-04-08 | £206,225 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG2 2FG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| 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 | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 2,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 2,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,935 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 | 3,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 3,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows Primary School Kirkby Gardens , The Meadows NG2 2HZ | - not rated | 423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Community School Orange Gardens , The Meadows NG2 2JE | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arkwright Primary and Nursery School Orange Gardens , Off Kirkby Gardens NG2 2JE | - not rated | 519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent Bridge Primary and Nursery School Green Street , Meadows NG2 2LA | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Ainsworth Drive , The Meadows NG2 1FX | - not rated | 701 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 724 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | - not rated | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | - not rated | 724 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,460 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 1,768 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 | 3,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's Meadows School 51 Green Street , The Meadows NG2 2LA | - not rated | 545 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottinghamshire Learning Centre Daybrook Learning Centre, Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 559 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Channeling Positivity Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | - not rated | 712 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayfield House Care of: Nottinghamshire County Council , County Hall NG2 7QP | - not rated | 929 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCarthy & Stone - River View Court | River View Court, 12 - 20 Wilford Lane | 261 yd | |
| Jackies | Queens Walk Community Centre, Queens Walk | 535 yd | |
| Afro Caribbean Womens Group | Queens Walk Community Centre, Queens Walk | 535 yd | |
| Hot Spot Kitchen | 19 Bridgeway Centre | 576 yd | |
| Woody's | 6 Bridgeway Centre | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheriff Social Club | Sheriff Social Club, Queens Walk Community Centre, Queens Walk | 535 yd | |
| Poets Corner | 19 Bridgeway Centre | 576 yd | |
| The Embankment Club Trent Bridge | 282-284 Arkwright Street | 688 yd | |
| Trent Navigation | Trent Navigation Inn, 17 Meadow Lane | 783 yd | |
| The Crafty Warehouse | 5 Ashling Court, Ashling Street | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Fish Bar | 82 Turney Street | 565 yd | |
| Bridgeway Fish Bar | 3 Bridgeway Centre | 576 yd | |
| Tasty Bites & Biryani Station | 1b Arkwright Street | 943 yd | |
| Cloughies Cob Stop | Street Record, Pavilion Road | 1,017 yd | |
| Nottingham Forest Outlets | Fast Food Outlets, Nottingham Forest Football Club | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Pricefighter | 12-14 Bridgeway Centre | 577 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Portland Centre PORTLAND LEISURE CENTRE PORTLAND LEISURE CENTRE MUSKHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 499 yd |
| Queens Walk Community Centre QUEENS WALK | 514 yd | |
| Victoria Embankment RECREATION GROUND EAST OF WILFORD GROVE RECREATION GROUND EAST OF WILFORD GROVE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| The Nottingham Emanuel School (Closed) Coronation Avenue | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Voluntary Academy CORONATION AVENUE | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Nottingham Moderns Rugby Football Club Main Road | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel C Of E School GRESHAM PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Gym Combat (Closed) Crocus Street | health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| Notts County Fc (Meadow Lane Stadium) MEADOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Gresham Sports Park GRESHAM PARK PAVILION GRESHAM PARK PAVILION GRESHAM PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.