School Close is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG2 2GG is located in the Meadows electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about School Close, Nottingham, NG2 2GG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 2EJ, NG2 2GF, NG2 2EH, NG2 2GQ, NG2 2EG, NG2 2GH, NG2 2EF, NG2 2EE, NG2 2LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG2 2GG is primarily male, with 55% 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 | 44.1% | 45% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 55.9% | 55% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 2GG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 54.5% | 43.5% | -11.0% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 36.3% | 7.7% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.8% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 52.7% | 61.6% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 13.2% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 23.2% | -13.6% | 33.6% | -10.4% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 11% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 51.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 10% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 6.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 6.3% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 21.6% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.8% | 51.1% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 17.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.1% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.3% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 8.8% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 85.5% | 65.3% | -20.2% | 81.4% | -16.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 0.2% | 8.6% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 70.6% 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 | 85% | 70.6% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 7.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 10.5% | 7.8% | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 70.6% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 8.4% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 7.1% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 12.2% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 8.8% | 0.6% | 8.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.8% | 37.2% | 16.6% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Close was 64.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.1% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
School Close has the 36th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Castle and the 307th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 School Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-05-27 | £248,659 |
| 16 School Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-08-07 | £190,013 |
| 6 School Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2019-07-12 | £184,499 |
| 10 School Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2017-12-11 | £211,971 |
| 10 School Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-05-12 | £201,961 |
NG2 2GG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NG2 2GG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 2,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 3,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,200 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 | 3,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 3,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Bridge Primary and Nursery School Green Street , Meadows NG2 2LA | - not rated | 204 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Community School Orange Gardens , The Meadows NG2 2JE | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows Primary School Kirkby Gardens , The Meadows NG2 2HZ | - not rated | 543 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arkwright Primary and Nursery School Orange Gardens , Off Kirkby Gardens NG2 2JE | - not rated | 545 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Coronation Avenue , Wilford NG11 7AB | - not rated | 941 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | - not rated | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilford Meadows Comprehensive School Coronation Avenue , Wilford NG11 7AD | - not rated | 748 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | - not rated | 748 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | - not rated | 748 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 1,355 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 | 1,722 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 1,926 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 | 3,425 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 | 190 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayfield House Care of: Nottinghamshire County Council , County Hall NG2 7QP | - not rated | 594 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottinghamshire Learning Centre Daybrook Learning Centre, Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 885 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Channeling Positivity Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | 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 | 97 yd | |
| Bridge Sandwich Bar | Wilford Toll Bridge, Victoria Embankment | 404 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen | Trent Bridge | 475 yd | |
| Nottinghamshire County Council | County Hall, Loughborough Road | 593 yd | |
| Waterside Bar And Kitchen | Units 1 And 2, Bridgford House | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Embankment Club Trent Bridge | 282-284 Arkwright Street | 462 yd | |
| Trent Navigation | Trent Navigation Inn, 17 Meadow Lane | 656 yd | |
| Trent Bridge Inn | 2 Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford | 706 yd | |
| The Crafty Warehouse | 5 Ashling Court, Ashling Street | 746 yd | |
| Purple Mamba Club | Citrus House, Rear Of 3 To 5 | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Fish Bar | 82 Turney Street | 342 yd | |
| Cloughies Cob Stop | Street Record, Pavilion Road | 692 yd | |
| Bridgeway Fish Bar | 3 Bridgeway Centre | 770 yd | |
| Mrs Bunns Cob Emporium | 28 Musters Road, West Bridgford | 788 yd | |
| Trent Bridge Spice | 23 Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Pricefighter | 12-14 Bridgeway Centre | 762 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Co-Op Food, 8 Bridgford Road | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Embankment RECREATION GROUND EAST OF WILFORD GROVE RECREATION GROUND EAST OF WILFORD GROVE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| The Portland Centre PORTLAND LEISURE CENTRE PORTLAND LEISURE CENTRE MUSKHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 448 yd |
| The Nottingham Emanuel School (Closed) Coronation Avenue | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Queens Walk Community Centre QUEENS WALK | 818 yd | |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel C Of E School GRESHAM PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Nottingham Forest Fc (The City Ground) Pavilion Road | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| West Bridgford Tennis Club LITTLE BOUNDS | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 846 yd |
| Liitle Bounds Cricket Ground (Ellerslie Cricket Club) ELLERSLIE CRICKET CLUB ELLERSLIE CRICKET CLUB LITTLE BOUNDS | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Notts County Fc (Meadow Lane Stadium) MEADOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club TRENT BRIDGE TRENT BRIDGE BRIDGFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 884 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.