Meadow Lane is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG2 3HR 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 Meadow Lane, Nottingham, NG2 3HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 3BP, NG2 3HZ, NG2 3BW, NG2 3HS, NG2 2GS, NG2 9TQ, NG2 5GN, NG2 3BS, NG2 5FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG2 3HR is primarily male, with 57.7% 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 | 46.5% | 42.3% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -8.7% |
| Male | 53.5% | 57.7% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 8.7% |
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 3HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.3% 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 | 53.2% | 59.3% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 21.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 22% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -22.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.4% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 58.1% | 47.7% | -10.4% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 36.5% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 12.2% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around NG2 3HR this area, 6.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 53.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 6.6% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 5.5% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 25.3% | 13.5% | 16.9% | 8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.8% | 53.8% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 20.0% |
| Other | 7% | 0% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 88.9% | 87.2% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 88.9% | 84.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 84.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.6% | 37.2% | 22.4% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Lane was 393.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.1% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Meadow Lane has the 31st highest crime rate of 170 local areas in Castle and the 65th highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock House Meadow Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2010-08-04 | £265,015 |
NG2 3HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3HR 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | 4out of 4 | 3,607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Community School Orange Gardens , NG2 2JE | 4out of 4 | 427 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Primary School Kinglake Place , Meadows NG2 1NT | 4out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Bay Primary School Trent Boulevard , West Bridgford NG2 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bridgford Infant School Avon Gardens , George Road NG2 6BP | 4out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Booth Primary and Nursery School Notintone Street , Sneinton NG2 4QF | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA | 4out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 3,177 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushcliffe Spencer Academy Boundary Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BW | 4out of 4 | 3,200 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,567 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayfield House Care of: Nottinghamshire County Council , County Hall NG2 7QP | - not rated | 502 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Soup Academy 14 High Pavement , NG1 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 2out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutherland House School Bath Street , NG1 1DA | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Trent University Burton Street , NG1 4BU | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest Robin Hood Suite | Nottingham Forest Football Club, City Ground | 216 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen | Trent Bridge | 226 yd | |
| Waterside Bar And Kitchen | Units 1 And 2, Bridgford House | 242 yd | |
| Frangos | Frangos Chicken Grill House, 6 Trent House | 271 yd | |
| Relish | The Cob Shop, Pavilion Road | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Navigation | Trent Navigation Inn, 17 Meadow Lane | 217 yd | |
| The Embankment Club Trent Bridge | 282-284 Arkwright Street | 239 yd | |
| The Crafty Warehouse | 5 Ashling Court, Ashling Street | 251 yd | |
| Purple Mamba Club | Citrus House, Rear Of 3 To 5 | 327 yd | |
| Trent Bridge Inn | 2 Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest Outlets | Fast Food Outlets, Nottingham Forest Football Club | 216 yd | |
| Trent Bridge Spice | 23 Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford | 343 yd | |
| Baba Dough | 3 Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford | 343 yd | |
| Bridgford Fish Bar | 39 Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford | 343 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 21 Radcliffe Road | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Warehouse | Unit 4a, Lady Bay Retail Park, Meadow Lane | 675 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Co-Op Food, 8 Bridgford Road | 684 yd | |
| Co-Op Pricefighter | 12-14 Bridgeway Centre | 824 yd | |
| Co-Op Food Store | The Co-Operative Food, 52 - 66 Bridgford Road | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest Fc (The City Ground) Pavilion Road | grass pitches | 220 yd |
| Notts County Fc (Meadow Lane Stadium) MEADOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 315 yd |
| The Portland Centre PORTLAND LEISURE CENTRE PORTLAND LEISURE CENTRE MUSKHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 453 yd |
| The Bay Sports Ground NOTTINGHAM RUGBY CLUB NOTTINGHAM RUGBY CLUB HOLME ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 539 yd |
| Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club TRENT BRIDGE TRENT BRIDGE BRIDGFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 590 yd |
| Gym Combat (Closed) Crocus Street | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Bridgford Park BRIDGFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 859 yd |
| Victoria Embankment RECREATION GROUND EAST OF WILFORD GROVE RECREATION GROUND EAST OF WILFORD GROVE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| The Fitness Space (West Bridgford) BRIDGFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Nottingham) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 939 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.