Cavan Court is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG2 2ND 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 Cavan Court, Nottingham, NG2 2ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 2NB, NG2 2NE, NG2 1JW, NG2 2NA, NG2 1LB, NG2 1LA, NG2 2NP, NG2 2NN, NG2 1LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG2 2ND is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.8% | 51.7% | 7.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 56.2% | 48.3% | -7.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 2ND, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.4% 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 | 51.2% | 53.4% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 30.1% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 8.1% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 37.1% | 58.9% | 21.8% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 24.7% | -10.4% | 33.6% | -8.9% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 9.7% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 4.6% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
In the area around NG2 2ND this area, 32.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 32.5% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 10% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 11.3% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.1% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 22.2% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 12.9% | 5.5% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 6.7% | 4.6% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 43.4% | 34.1% | 2.5% | 40.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 57.8% | 33.1% | -24.7% | 81.4% | -48.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 65.5% 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 | 69.3% | 65.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 10.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 8% | 15.5% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 12.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 7.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.8% | 65.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 22% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 3% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 15% | 5.1% | -9.9% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.8% | 37.2% | -16.4% |
| Christian | 25.3% | 46.2% | -20.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 48.8% | 6.5% | 42.3% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cavan Court was 96.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.1% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cavan Court has the 57th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Castle and the 466th highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Cavan Court, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2009-03-10 | £170,600 |
| 5 Cavan Court, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £44,500 | 2000-06-13 | £146,454 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG2 2ND 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 | 74 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 63 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 2,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 2,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,702 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 | 2,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 3,069 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 , The Meadows NG2 1FX | - not rated | 369 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Ainsworth Drive , NG2 1FX | - not rated | 369 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School and Early Years Unit Ainsworth Drive , The Meadows NG2 1FX | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Primary and Nursery School With Focus Provision for Children With ASD Ainsworth Drive , The Meadows NG2 1FX | - not rated | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Primary School Kinglake Place , Meadows NG2 1NT | 3out of 4 | 582 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 | 850 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | - not rated | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | - not rated | 850 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 1,476 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 | 1,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 1,694 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 | 3,712 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 | 326 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Channeling Positivity Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | - not rated | 438 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's Meadows School 51 Green Street , The Meadows NG2 2LA | - not rated | 914 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayfield House Care of: Nottinghamshire County Council , County Hall NG2 7QP | - not rated | 1,292 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackies | Queens Walk Community Centre, Queens Walk | 387 yd | |
| Afro Caribbean Womens Group | Queens Walk Community Centre, Queens Walk | 387 yd | |
| Hot Spot Kitchen | 19 Bridgeway Centre | 596 yd | |
| Woody's | 6 Bridgeway Centre | 596 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 3, Portal Retail And Business Park, Queens Drive | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheriff Social Club | Sheriff Social Club, Queens Walk Community Centre, Queens Walk | 387 yd | |
| Poets Corner | 19 Bridgeway Centre | 596 yd | |
| The Vat & Fiddle | The Vat And Fiddle, Queens Bridge Road | 753 yd | |
| Ferry Inn | Ferry Inn, Main Road | 809 yd | |
| Navigation Inn | 6 Wilford Street | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeway Fish Bar | 3 Bridgeway Centre | 596 yd | |
| Tasty Bites & Biryani Station | 1b Arkwright Street | 881 yd | |
| Trent Fish Bar | 82 Turney Street | 901 yd | |
| Stevo's | John A Stephens North Of, Castle Meadow Road | 960 yd | |
| Carringtons | 89 Carrington Street | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Pricefighter | 12-14 Bridgeway Centre | 609 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit 1, Castle Marina Retail Park, Castle Bridge Road | 912 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | 11 Castle Bridge Road | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Walk Community Centre QUEENS WALK | 359 yd | |
| Nottingham Moderns Rugby Football Club Main Road | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Voluntary Academy CORONATION AVENUE | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| The Portland Centre PORTLAND LEISURE CENTRE PORTLAND LEISURE CENTRE MUSKHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 766 yd |
| The Nottingham Emanuel School (Closed) Coronation Avenue | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Gym Combat (Closed) Crocus Street | health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Victoria Embankment RECREATION GROUND EAST OF WILFORD GROVE RECREATION GROUND EAST OF WILFORD GROVE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Better Gym Nottingham (Closed) Castle Wharf Castle Wharf Canal Street | health and fitness suite | 999 yd |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel C Of E School GRESHAM PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 156.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 29.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.