Aldermens Close is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG2 2NJ 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 Aldermens Close, Nottingham, NG2 2NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 2NH, NG2 2NL, NG2 2NG, NG2 2NN, NG2 1LG, NG2 2FX, NG2 1LF, NG2 2NE, NG2 2FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG2 2NJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 47% | 47.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 53% | 52.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 2NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 40.2% | 43.8% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 33.6% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 9.7% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 7.4% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 33% | 46% | 13.0% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 27.5% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 17.8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 5.8% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 34.4% | 22% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 11.5% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.3% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 17% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 26.1% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 8.6% | 4.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 8.4% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 8.6% | 17.5% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 14.8% |
| Other Asian | 8.6% | 1.5% | -7.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 10% | 6.2% | -3.8% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 54.8% | 51.1% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -30.3% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 65.6% | 63.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 7.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 11.2% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 13.4% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.2% | 63.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 19.2% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 9.1% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 5.1% | -6.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.6% | 3.3% | -14.3% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 25.2% | 6.5% | 18.7% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aldermens Close was 167.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.0% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aldermens Close has the 73rd highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Castle and the 248th highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aldermens Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2022-01-04 | £163,112 |
| 3 Aldermens Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2016-06-30 | £171,759 |
| 5 Aldermens Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2015-03-31 | £163,204 |
| 5 Aldermens Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2004-01-19 | £90,067 |
| 7 Aldermens Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2002-03-15 | £151,259 |
NG2 2NJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NG2 2NJ 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 | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,568 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 | 2,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 3,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welbeck Primary School Kinglake Place , Meadows NG2 1NT | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows Primary School Kirkby Gardens , The Meadows NG2 2HZ | - not rated | 414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Community School Orange Gardens , The Meadows NG2 2JE | 3out of 4 | 532 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 | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Ainsworth Drive , The Meadows NG2 1FX | - not rated | 556 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 | 1,013 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 1,657 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 | 1,103 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 1,490 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 | 3,502 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 | 179 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Channeling Positivity Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | - not rated | 649 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's Meadows School 51 Green Street , The Meadows NG2 2LA | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Learning Zone 29-31 Castle Gate , NG1 7AR | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 184 yd | |
| Afro Caribbean Womens Group | Queens Walk Community Centre, Queens Walk | 184 yd | |
| Hot Spot Kitchen | 19 Bridgeway Centre | 380 yd | |
| Woody's | 6 Bridgeway Centre | 380 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Salvation Army House, Arkwright Walk | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheriff Social Club | Sheriff Social Club, Queens Walk Community Centre, Queens Walk | 184 yd | |
| Poets Corner | 19 Bridgeway Centre | 380 yd | |
| The Vat & Fiddle | The Vat And Fiddle, Queens Bridge Road | 551 yd | |
| BeerHeadZ | Nottingham Railway Station, Carrington Street | 777 yd | |
| Navigation Inn | 6 Wilford Street | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeway Fish Bar | 3 Bridgeway Centre | 380 yd | |
| Tasty Bites & Biryani Station | 1b Arkwright Street | 669 yd | |
| Trent Fish Bar | 82 Turney Street | 801 yd | |
| Stevo's | John A Stephens North Of, Castle Meadow Road | 806 yd | |
| Carringtons | 89 Carrington Street | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Pricefighter | 12-14 Bridgeway Centre | 394 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit 1, Castle Marina Retail Park, Castle Bridge Road | 894 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | 11 Castle Bridge Road | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Walk Community Centre QUEENS WALK | 157 yd | |
| The Portland Centre PORTLAND LEISURE CENTRE PORTLAND LEISURE CENTRE MUSKHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 623 yd |
| Gym Combat (Closed) Crocus Street | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Better Gym Nottingham (Closed) Castle Wharf Castle Wharf Canal Street | health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Nottingham Moderns Rugby Football Club Main Road | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Voluntary Academy CORONATION AVENUE | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Notts County Fc (Meadow Lane Stadium) MEADOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 999 yd |
| The Nottingham Emanuel School (Closed) Coronation Avenue | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Victoria Embankment RECREATION GROUND EAST OF WILFORD GROVE RECREATION GROUND EAST OF WILFORD GROVE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT | grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.