Meadow Lane is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG2 3GL is located in the Dales electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadow Lane, Nottingham, NG2 3GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 3GZ, NG2 3GT, NG2 3GX, NG2 4BN, NG2 3JJ, NG2 3EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG2 3GL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 52.8% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 51.8% | 47.2% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 3GL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 44.6% | 54.2% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 25% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 9.9% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 37.1% | 38.9% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 43.3% | 38.9% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.2% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
In the area around NG2 3GL this area, 32.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 32.3% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.8% | 11.5% | -13.3% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 18.2% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 9.4% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 25% | 13.3% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 7.7% | 0.5% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.7% 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 | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 10.1% | 7.4% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 5.5% | 3.0% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 11.3% | 5.9% | -5.4% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Mixed Other | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 52.5% | 58.7% | 6.2% | 81.4% | -22.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 72.5% 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 | 77% | 72.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 11% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 10.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.8% | 73.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 15.2% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 7.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 1.1% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 14.4% | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Lane was 559.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Lane has the 19th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Castle and the 34th highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 242.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350A Meadow Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-11-09 | £181,156 |
| Murco Petroleum Meadow Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £1,063,085 | 2019-03-26 | £1,338,958 |
| 354 Meadow Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2016-06-15 | £183,037 |
| 350A Meadow Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2008-05-22 | £172,595 |
| Desktop Deli House, 356 Meadow Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2006-03-30 | £198,670 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG2 3GL 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 | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,806 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 | 3,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 3,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 4,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Booth Primary and Nursery School Notintone Street , Sneinton NG2 4QF | - not rated | 767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Booth Primary and Nursery School Notintone Street , Sneinton NG2 4QF | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arkwright Primary and Nursery School Orange Gardens , Off Kirkby Gardens NG2 2JE | - not rated | 972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School Windmill Lane , Sneinton NG2 4QB | - not rated | 995 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School Windmill Lane , Sneinton NG2 4QB | 4out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Dale School Sneinton Boulevard , NG2 4GL | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Fields Sixth Form College Carlton Road , NG3 2NR | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manvers Pierrepont Comprehensive School Carlton Road , NG3 2NR | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilford Meadows Comprehensive School Coronation Avenue , Wilford NG11 7AD | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 4,980 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Pupil Referral Unit Launder Street , The Meadows NG2 1QJ | - not rated | 317 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelbase 10 Newark Street , NG2 4PP | - not rated | 786 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent Fields Preparatory School 21 Trent Boulevard , West Bridgford NG2 5BB | - not rated | 883 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayfield House Care of: Nottinghamshire County Council , County Hall NG2 7QP | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Soup Academy 14 High Pavement , NG1 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,204 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavey Kitchen | 356 Meadow Lane | 5 yd | |
| The Range and The Range Coffee Shop | Unit 6-9, Lady Bay Retail Park, Meadow Lane | 121 yd | |
| Market Cafe Nottingham Ltd | County Produce Pitches, Nottingham Wholesale And Trade Park, Clarke Road | 324 yd | |
| Daleside Cafe Snack Bar | Daleside Motors And Cafe, Daleside Road | 572 yd | |
| Silly Sausage | Cattle Market, Meadow Lane | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crafty Warehouse | 5 Ashling Court, Ashling Street | 633 yd | |
| Trent Navigation | Trent Navigation Inn, 17 Meadow Lane | 719 yd | |
| Building Trades Social Club | 50 Thurgarton Street | 725 yd | |
| The Brickworks | Unit 3b, Davisella House, Lower Eldon Street | 727 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | The Lord Nelson, Lord Nelson Street | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curried Away | 354 Meadow Lane | 0 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 11, Lady Bay Retail Park, Meadow Lane | 114 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, Lady Bay Retail Park, Meadow Lane | 114 yd | |
| KFC Magpie Drive Thru | Daleside Trade Park, Daleside Road | 286 yd | |
| Costa | Eastpoint Retail Park, Daleside Road | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Warehouse | Unit 4a, Lady Bay Retail Park, Meadow Lane | 121 yd | |
| Two J Supermarket | 494-496 Meadow Lane | 414 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Eastpoint Retail Park, Daleside Road | 559 yd | |
| Choice Supermarket | 34-36 Colwick Road | 688 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Notts County Fc (Meadow Lane Stadium) MEADOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Nottingham) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 590 yd |
| The Bay Sports Ground NOTTINGHAM RUGBY CLUB NOTTINGHAM RUGBY CLUB HOLME ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 635 yd |
| Nottingham Forest Fc (The City Ground) Pavilion Road | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Stones Gym (Closed) Unit 21-22 Unit 21-22 Trent South Industrial Park | health and fitness suite | 818 yd |
| Gym Combat (Closed) Crocus Street | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| The Portland Centre PORTLAND LEISURE CENTRE PORTLAND LEISURE CENTRE MUSKHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 985 yd |
| Fitness Express At The National Ice Centre (Closed) Bolero Square | health and fitness suite | 1,056 yd |
| National Ice Centre BOLERO SQUARE | health and fitness suite, ice rinks | 1,061 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 | 36.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 36.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.