Map of the NG postcode area
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Overview
The NG Postcode Area
The NG postcode area is centred on the city of Nottingham and covers much of Nottinghamshire, with significant extensions into Lincolnshire and smaller areas of Derbyshire and Leicestershire. The region spans urban centres, market towns and rural landscapes, including the Trent Valley and parts of the historic Sherwood Forest district.
The area is strongly shaped by the River Trent, which runs through places including Long Eaton before reaching Nottingham and continuing east towards Newark-on-Trent. Other rivers include the River Maun, associated with the northern part of the area around Mansfield and neighbouring towns such as Sutton-in-Ashfield and Kirkby-in-Ashfield. To the south-west, the River Erewash, a tributary of the Trent, links communities such as Sandiacre and Stapleford.
Nottingham is known for its Norman-era castle site on Castle Rock, its network of sandstone caves and its historic association with the legend of Robin Hood. The city centre includes Old Market Square and the Council House, with the Exchange Arcade nearby. Nottingham also contains a Gothic Revival cathedral dedicated to St Barnabas. West of the city centre is Wollaton Hall, an Elizabethan country house set within parkland, with the Nottingham Industrial Museum located in the grounds, and the nearby University of Nottingham.
Nottingham grew as a major centre of manufacturing, particularly in textiles including lace, and retains a strong cultural identity today. In the Lenton area is Warhammer World, part of the wider Games Workshop complex and a popular visitor destination.
To the north of Nottingham, the built-up area around Mansfield links closely with Sutton-in-Ashfield and Kirkby-in-Ashfield, forming a larger urban belt that reaches towards the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire boundary. Nearby, remnants of the once extensive Sherwood Forest survive in the district around Edwinstowe, closely associated with Robin Hood tradition.
To the east, Newark-on-Trent is a historic market town dominated by the ruins of Newark Castle, founded in the 12th century by the Bishop of Lincoln. The town is home to the National Civil War Centre, reflecting Newark’s strategic importance during the Civil War. Nearby are the Newark Air Museum, located on a former Second World War airfield, and the Newark Showground, a major regional events venue.
The NG area also reaches into parts of Lincolnshire, including towns such as Grantham on the River Witham and Sleaford on the River Slea, with rail links connecting the region to Lincolnshire’s east coast and the wider East Midlands.
North of Nottingham, places such as Hucknall lie close to Newstead Abbey, a historic estate associated with the family of Lord Byron. Together, the NG postcode area combines a major city, historic river towns, former industrial districts and rural landscapes across multiple counties.
The NG Nottingham postcode area is in the East Midlands of England.
The postcode area borders the following neighbouring postcode areas: DE - Derby, LN - Lincoln, LE - Leicester, PE - Peterborough, S - Sheffield and DN - Doncaster and is located inland.
The postcode area falls within the following counties: Nottinghamshire (82.19%), Lincolnshire (11.39%), Derbyshire (5.69%), Leicestershire (0.73%).
Quick facts
| Width east to west | 47.72 mi |
|---|---|
| Height north to south | 37.14 mi |
| Area | 829.14 mi² |
| Maximum width | 49.02 mi |
| Perimeter | 233.72 mi |
| Postcode districts | 31 |
| Postcode sectors | 167 |
| Post towns | 7 |
| Postcodes | 28,978 |
| Population | 1,163,185 |
The NG postcode area has a population of 1,163,185 and covers 2,648,687 hectares. Roughly 1.79% of the population of Great Britain lives here.
Post towns and postcode districts
Where is the NG postcode area?
How built up is the postcode area?
This compares building footprint coverage against the total land area across each postcode district. The least urban district is NG33 and the most urban is NG1.
| Postcode district | Total area (m²) | Footprint area (m²) | Built percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| NG33 | 260,905,934 | 1,152,429 | 0.44% |
| NG32 | 298,890,218 | 1,748,548 | 0.59% |
| NG23 | 313,598,279 | 2,411,676 | 0.77% |
| NG34 | 356,599,696 | 3,391,516 | 0.95% |
| NG22 | 249,232,121 | 2,575,167 | 1.03% |
| NG13 | 160,256,608 | 1,792,880 | 1.12% |
| NG25 | 55,067,782 | 733,414 | 1.33% |
| NG12 | 135,127,278 | 2,248,432 | 1.66% |
| NG14 | 83,270,754 | 1,442,545 | 1.73% |
| NG21 | 60,706,627 | 1,192,350 | 1.96% |
| NG20 | 62,514,925 | 1,383,404 | 2.21% |
| NG11 | 65,774,448 | 1,913,428 | 2.91% |
| NG15 | 54,125,778 | 2,295,602 | 4.24% |
| NG24 | 65,725,342 | 2,801,403 | 4.26% |
| NG16 | 77,604,634 | 3,495,505 | 4.50% |
| NG19 | 40,273,431 | 2,469,013 | 6.13% |
| NG31 | 38,991,726 | 2,529,957 | 6.49% |
| NG17 | 56,570,928 | 4,069,485 | 7.19% |
| NG6 | 18,909,340 | 1,574,202 | 8.32% |
| NG18 | 26,218,400 | 2,457,943 | 9.37% |
| NG10 | 22,448,916 | 2,265,306 | 10.09% |
| NG9 | 31,754,048 | 3,223,738 | 10.15% |
| NG4 | 18,233,727 | 1,912,542 | 10.49% |
| NG5 | 30,214,848 | 3,381,790 | 11.19% |
| NG8 | 20,165,642 | 2,475,228 | 12.27% |
| NG3 | 12,141,585 | 1,753,721 | 14.44% |
| NG2 | 19,159,042 | 2,836,135 | 14.80% |
| NG7 | 11,987,955 | 2,438,352 | 20.34% |
| NG1 | 2,209,643 | 795,815 | 36.02% |
| Total | 2,648,679,655 | 64,761,526 | 2.45% |
Area measurements
| Hectares | 2,648,687 |
|---|---|
| Square miles | 10,226.63 |
| Square feet | 285,102,019,993.00 |
| Square kilometres | 26,486.87 |
Postal delivery offices
- Aslockton Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Barkstone Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Beeston Delivery Office
- Bilsthorpe Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Bingham Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Bottesford Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Bulwell Delivery Office
- Burton Joyce Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Calverton Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Carlton (ng) Delivery Office
- Clifton (ng) Delivery Office
- Colston Bassett Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Cotgrave Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Cropwell Bishop Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Eastwood Delivery Office
- Glaisdale Parkway Delivery Office
- Gotham Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Grantham Delivery Office
- Hucknall Delivery Office
- Keyworth Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Kinoulton Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Kirkby-in-ashfield Delivery Office
- Langar Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Long Eaton Delivery Office
- Lowdham Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Mansfield Delivery Office
- Newark Delivery Office
- Nottingham City Delivery Office
- Nottingham North Delivery Office
- Nottingham South Delivery Office
- Pinxton Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Ravenshead Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Redmile Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Shirebrook Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Sleaford Delivery Office
- Sutton-in-ashfield Delivery Office
- Tuxford Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Walesby Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Warsop Scale Payment Delivery Office
- Woodborough Scale Payment Delivery Office
Tourist attractions within the area
We found 27 visitor attractions within the Nottingham postcode area.
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| Visitor Centres |
| Heritage / Visitor Centre |
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| Teversal Trails Visitors Centre |
| Visitor Centres |
| Heritage / Visitor Centre |
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| Wollaton Hall and Park |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Mansfield Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Newstead Abbey |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Nottingham Castle |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| City of Caves |
| Historic Properties |
| Other Historic Property |
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| Great Central Railway - Nottingham |
| Railways |
| Steam / Heritage Railway |
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| Galleries of Justice Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Burntstump Country Park |
| Country Parks |
| Country Park |
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| Green's Windmill |
| Visitor Centres |
| Heritage / Visitor Centre |
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| Sherwood Pines Forest Park |
| Country Parks |
| Country Park |
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| Sherwood Forest Fun Park |
| Leisure / Theme Parks |
| Leisure / Theme Park |
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| The Queen's Royal Lancers & Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Musuem |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Southwell Minster |
| Places of Worship |
| Place of Worship (still in use) |
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| Upton Hall Time Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Flintham Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Pureland Meditation Centre and Japanese Garden |
| Gardens |
| Garden |
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| Newark Air Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Harlaxton Manor |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
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| Woolsthorpe Manor |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
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| Easton Walled Gardens |
| Gardens |
| Garden |
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| Belton House |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
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| Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre |
| Visitor Centres |
| Heritage / Visitor Centre |
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| North Ings Farm Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Heckington Village Trust Railway & Heritage Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure - Sherwood |
| Country Parks |
| Country Park |
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Towns and villages within the area
- Allington — village
- Ancaster — village
- Annesley Woodhouse — village
- Anwick — village
- Arnold — town
- Askham — village
- Aslackby — village
- Aslockton — village
- Aswarby — otherSettlement
- Aunsby — village
- Averham — village
- Awsworth — village
- Balderton — village
- Barkestone-le-Vale — village
- Barkston — village
- Barnby in the Willows — village
- Barnstone — village
- Barrowby — village
- Barton in Fabis — village
- Bathley — village
- Beeston — town
- Belton — village
- Belvoir — otherSettlement
- Besthorpe — village
- Bestwood St Albans — village
- Bestwood Village — village
- Billingborough — village
- Bilsthorpe — village
- Bitchfield — village
- Bleasby — village
- Blidworth — village
- Boothby Pagnell — village
- Bottesford — village
- Boughton — village
- Bradmore — village
- Brandon — village
- Branston — village
- Brinsley — village
- Buckminster — village
- Bulcote — village
- Bunny — village
- Burton Joyce — village
- Burton Pedwardine — otherSettlement
- Burton-le-Coggles — village
- Calverton — village
- Car Colston — village
- Carlton — Settlement
- Carlton Scroop — village
- Carlton-on-Trent — village
- Castle Bytham — village
- Caunton — village
- Caythorpe — village
- Caythorpe — village
- Church Warsop — village
- Claypole — village
- Clifton — Urban Area
- Clipstone — village
- Coddington — village
- Collingham — village
- Colsterworth — village
- Colston Bassett — village
- Corby Glen — village
- Cossall — village
- Cotgrave — town
- Cotham — village
- Cranwell — village
- Cromwell — village
- Cropwell Bishop — village
- Cropwell Butler — village
- Cuckney — village
- Darlton — village
- Denton — village
- Dry Doddington — village
- Dunham on Trent — village
- Eakring — village
- East Bridgford — village
- East Markham — village
- East Stoke — village
- Easton — otherSettlement
- Eastwood — town
- Eaton — village
- Edingley — village
- Edwalton — village
- Edwinstowe — village
- Egmanton — village
- Elston — village
- Elton on the Hill — village
- Epperstone — village
- Evedon — village
- Ewerby — village
- Fackley — village
- Farndon — village
- Farnsfield — village
- Fenton — village
- Fiskerton — village
- Flintham — village
- Folkingham — village
- Foston — village
- Frieston — village
- Fulbeck — village
- Gamston — village
- Gonalston — village
- Gonerby Moor — otherSettlement
- Gotham — village
- Granby — village
- Grantham — town
- Great Gonerby — village
- Great Hale — village
- Great Ponton — village
- Greylees — village
- Gunthorpe — village
- Halam — village
- Harby — village
- Harlaxton — village
- Harlow Wood — village
- Harston — village
- Hawksworth — village
- Heanor — town
- Heckington — town
- Helpringham — village
- Hockerton — village
- Honington — village
- Horbling — village
- Hough-on-the-Hill — village
- Hougham — village
- Hoveringham — village
- Hucknall — town
- Hungerton — otherSettlement
- Huthwaite — village
- Ilkeston — town
- Ingoldsby — village
- Irnham — village
- Ironville — village
- Jacksdale — village
- Kelham — village
- Keyworth — village
- Kimberley — town
- Kings Clipstone — village
- Kingston on Soar — village
- Kinoulton — village
- Kirkby la Thorpe — village
- Kirkby-in-Ashfield — town
- Kirklington — village
- Kirton — village
- Kneesall — village
- Knipton — village
- Lambley — village
- Langar — village
- Langford — otherSettlement
- Langwith — village
- Laughton — otherSettlement
- Laxton — village
- Leasingham — village
- Lenton — village
- Linby — village
- Little Bytham — village
- Little Carlton — village
- Little Hale — village
- Little Ponton — village
- Londonthorpe — village
- Long Bennington — village
- Long Eaton — town
- Lowdham — village
- Mansfield — town
- Mansfield Woodhouse — town
- Maplebeck — village
- Market Warsop — town
- Markham Moor — village
- Marston — village
- Meden Vale — village
- Milton — village
- Moorhouse — otherSettlement
- Morton — village
- Muston — village
- New Houghton — village
- New Ollerton — village
- Newark-on-Trent — town
- Newlands — village
- Newstead — village
- Newton — village
- Newton — village
- Normanton on Trent — village
- Normanton-on-Cliffe — village
- Normanton-on-the-Wolds — village
- North Clifton — village
- North Muskham — village
- North Rauceby — village
- North Witham — village
- Norton — village
- Norwell — village
- Nottingham — city
- Nuthall — village
- Oasby — village
- Old Somerby — village
- Ollerton — village
- Orston — village
- Osbournby — village
- Ossington — village
- Oxton — village
- Papplewick — village
- Perlethorpe — village
- Pickworth — village
- Pinxton — village
- Pleasley — village
- Pleasley Vale — otherSettlement
- Plumtree — village
- Plungar — village
- Pointon — village
- Pye Bridge — village
- Radcliffe on Trent — village
- Rainworth — village
- Ratcliffe on Soar — village
- Ravenshead — village
- Redmile — village
- Rolleston — village
- Ropsley — village
- Ruddington — village
- Ruskington — village
- Sandiacre — town
- Scarrington — village
- Scredington — village
- Screveton — village
- Sedgebrook — village
- Selston — village
- Sewstern — village
- Shelford — village
- Shelton — village
- Shirebrook — town
- Silk Willoughby — village
- Skegby — village
- Skillington — village
- Sleaford — town
- South Clifton — village
- South Muskham — village
- South Rauceby — village
- South Scarle — village
- South Witham — village
- Southwell — town
- Spalford — otherSettlement
- Spion Kop — village
- Stainby — village
- Stanton Hill — village
- Stanton-on-the-Wolds — village
- Stapleford — town
- Staythorpe — village
- Stoke Bardolph — village
- Stoke Rochford — village
- Strelley — village
- Stubton — village
- Sudbrook — village
- Sutton in Ashfield — town
- Sutton on Trent — village
- Swarby — village
- Swaton — village
- Swayfield — village
- Swingate — village
- Swinstead — village
- Syerston — village
- Syston — village
- Teversal — village
- Thoresby — otherSettlement
- Thorney — village
- Thorney Moor — otherSettlement
- Threekingham — village
- Thrumpton — village
- Thurgarton — village
- Tollerton — village
- Trowell — village
- Tuxford — village
- Underwood — village
- Upper Saxondale — village
- Upton — village
- Walesby — village
- Warsop Vale — village
- Watnall — village
- Welby — village
- Wellow — village
- West Bridgford — town
- West Markham — village
- Westborough — village
- Weston — village
- Westwood — village
- Whaley Thorns — village
- Whatton-in-the-Vale — village
- Widmerpool — village
- Wigsley — village
- Wilford — village
- Wilsford — village
- Winthorpe — village
- Woodborough — village
- Woodlinkin — village
- Woolsthorpe by Belvoir — village
- Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth — village
- Wysall — village