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The NG postcode area, also known as the Nottingham postcode area,[2] is a group of 29 postcode districts in the East Midlands of England, within seven post towns. These cover southern and central Nottinghamshire (including Nottingham, Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Newark-on-Trent and Southwell), parts of south-west Lincolnshire (including Grantham and Sleaford) and small parts of Derbyshire and Leicestershire. The NG postcode area is one of six with a population above 1 million.[3]
Key Information
Mail for the NG postcode area is processed at Nottingham Mail Centre, along with mail for the DE postcode area.
Coverage
[edit]The approximate coverage of the postcode districts:
| Postcode district | Post town | Coverage | Local authority area(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NG1 | NOTTINGHAM | Nottingham city centre | Nottingham |
| NG2 | NOTTINGHAM | Nottingham city centre, Colwick Park, Sneinton, The Meadows, West Bridgford | Nottingham, Rushcliffe |
| NG3 | NOTTINGHAM | Carlton, Sneinton, St Ann's, Mapperley | Gedling, Nottingham |
| NG4 | NOTTINGHAM | Gedling Village, Netherfield, Carlton, Colwick | Gedling |
| NG5 | NOTTINGHAM | Sherwood, Arnold, Woodthorpe, Bestwood, Carrington, Top Valley, Rise Park | Nottingham, Gedling |
| NG6 | NOTTINGHAM | Bestwood Village, Bulwell, Old Basford | Nottingham, Gedling |
| NG7 | NOTTINGHAM | New Basford, Forest Fields, Hyson Green, Radford, Lenton | Nottingham |
| NG8 | NOTTINGHAM | Aspley, Wollaton, Whitemoor, Bilborough, Strelley | Nottingham, Broxtowe |
| NG9 | NOTTINGHAM | Beeston, Stapleford, Lenton Abbey, Chilwell, Trowell, Bramcote | Broxtowe, Nottingham |
| NG10 | NOTTINGHAM | Long Eaton, Sawley, Sandiacre | Erewash |
| NG11 | NOTTINGHAM | Clifton, Fairham, Ruddington, Gotham, Kingston on Soar | Nottingham, Rushcliffe |
| NG12 | NOTTINGHAM | Cotgrave, Radcliffe on Trent, Keyworth, Edwalton | Rushcliffe |
| NG13 | NOTTINGHAM | Bingham, Whatton, Bottesford, Aslockton | Rushcliffe, Melton |
| NG14 | NOTTINGHAM | Calverton, Lowdham, Burton Joyce, Gunthorpe | Gedling |
| NG15 | NOTTINGHAM | Hucknall, Ravenshead, Newstead | Ashfield, Gedling |
| NG16 | NOTTINGHAM | Kimberley, Eastwood, Nuthall, Giltbrook, Langley Mill, Pinxton, Selston, Awsworth, Ironville, Jacksdale, Westwood, Underwood, Brinsley, Watnall | Amber Valley, Ashfield, Bolsover, Broxtowe |
| NG17 | NOTTINGHAM | Kirkby-in-Ashfield | Ashfield |
| SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD | Sutton-in-Ashfield, Stanton Hill, Skegby | ||
| NG18 | MANSFIELD | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| NG19 | MANSFIELD | Mansfield Woodhouse, Forest Town | Mansfield |
| NG20 | MANSFIELD | Shirebrook, Market Warsop, Langwith, Nether Langwith, Cuckney, Norton | Bolsover, Mansfield, Bassetlaw |
| NG21 | MANSFIELD | Rainworth, Edwinstowe, Clipstone, Blidworth | Newark and Sherwood |
| NG22 | NEWARK | Bilsthorpe, Tuxford, East Markham, West Markham, Ragnall, Dunham-on-Trent | Newark and Sherwood, Bassetlaw |
| NG23 | NEWARK | Newark-on-Trent, Collingham, Normanton on Trent, Flintham, Long Bennington, Claypole, Dry Doddington, Stubton, Swinethorpe | Newark and Sherwood, Bassetlaw, Rushcliffe, South Kesteven, North Kesteven |
| NG24 | NEWARK | Newark-on-Trent, Balderton | Newark and Sherwood |
| NG25 | SOUTHWELL | Southwell | Newark and Sherwood |
| NG31 | GRANTHAM | Grantham | South Kesteven |
| NG32 | GRANTHAM | Croxton Kerrial, Sedgebrook, Wilsford | South Kesteven, North Kesteven, Melton |
| NG33 | GRANTHAM | Castle Bytham, Corby Glen, Buckminster, Sewstern | South Kesteven, Melton |
| NG34 | SLEAFORD | Sleaford, Scredington, Billingborough, Folkingham | North Kesteven, South Kesteven |
| NG70 | MANSFIELD | Special Business Reply Service | non-geographic |
| NG80 | NOTTINGHAM | Experian | non-geographic |
| NG90 | NOTTINGHAM | Boots UK | non-geographic |
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "ONS Postcode Directory Version Notes" (ZIP). National Statistics Postcode Products. Office for National Statistics. May 2020. Table 2. Retrieved 19 June 2020. Coordinates from mean of unit postcode points, "Code-Point Open". OS OpenData. Ordnance Survey. February 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
- ^ Royal Mail, Address Management Guide, (2004)
- ^ "FOI request: Population for every postcode district in England and Wales". The National Archives. Archived from the original on 5 January 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
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NG postcode area
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The NG postcode area, also known as the Nottingham postcode area, is a postal region in the East Midlands of England that primarily covers the city of Nottingham and the majority of Nottinghamshire, extending into small portions of Derbyshire to the west, Leicestershire to the south, and Lincolnshire to the east.[1] It consists of 29 postcode districts and is one of the six largest postcode areas in the United Kingdom by population.[2]
Administered by Royal Mail for efficient mail sorting and delivery, the NG area does not align precisely with local authority boundaries but facilitates postal services across urban centers like Nottingham, Mansfield, and Newark-on-Trent, as well as rural locales such as Southwell and Bingham.[3] Key post towns include Nottingham (the primary hub), Beeston, Hucknall, Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Grantham, and Sleaford.[1] The districts range from NG1 (central Nottingham) to NG34 (Sleaford), with additional non-geographic codes like NG80 and NG90 assigned to large organizations such as Experian and Capital One for high-volume mail handling.[4]
According to the 2021 Census, the NG postcode area has a population of 1,222,052 residents, reflecting growth from the 1,163,617 recorded in the 2011 Census, and supports approximately 525,000 households.[5][6] The region lies entirely within the East Midlands, encompassing diverse landscapes from the urban core of Nottingham—known for its historical significance and modern economy—to surrounding countryside and transport links like East Midlands Parkway railway station.[7]
This structure ensures efficient postal organization, with non-geographic districts like NG70 supporting specialized services in Mansfield without fixed locations.[25][2]
This table illustrates primary assignments based on the majority of postcodes within each district, with NSPL data confirming the distributions for statistical and administrative purposes.
Overview
Introduction
The NG postcode area, also known as the Nottingham postcode area, is a postal region in the East Midlands of England comprising 29 geographic postcode districts and 2 non-geographic postcode districts.[8][9] The non-geographic districts include NG80 (used by Experian in Nottingham) and NG90 (allocated to Boots UK in Nottingham).[10][11] This area primarily covers central and southern Nottinghamshire, along with portions of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Lincolnshire.[1] Its approximate central coordinates are 53.009°N 1.065°W.[12] The NG postcode area plays a key role in the United Kingdom's postal system, serving a population of approximately 1.2 million residents (2022 estimate) and ranking among the six largest postcode areas by population.[2][13][14] The primary post towns within the NG area are Beeston, Bingham, Hucknall, Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Mansfield, Newark, Nottingham, Sleaford, Southwell, Sutton-in-Ashfield, and Grantham.[9]Geographic Extent
The NG postcode area encompasses an irregular shape covering approximately 829 square miles (2,149 square kilometers) in the East Midlands of England, centered on the city of Nottingham and extending northward to include Mansfield, eastward to Newark and Sleaford, and southward to Grantham.[14] Its maximum east-west width measures about 49 miles, while the north-south height reaches around 37 miles, forming a roughly oval footprint with a perimeter of 233 miles that predominantly aligns with the boundaries of southern and central Nottinghamshire.[14] The terrain features a dense urban core in and around Nottingham, where built-up areas dominate the landscape along the River Trent, transitioning to more rural, gently undulating lowlands in the southern districts characterized by broad river valleys, floodplains, and agricultural fields.[15] These southern expanses approach the Lincolnshire Edge, an escarpment marking the transition to higher ground and chalky soils typical of Lincolnshire's arable landscapes.[16] Key natural boundaries include the River Trent, which influences the northern and western edges by defining a wide valley that crosses the area from southwest to northeast, shaping flood-prone lowlands and historical settlement patterns.[17] In its Derbyshire portions, comprising about 5.7% of the total area, the NG region covers lowland and urban areas in southern Derbyshire.[14]History
UK Postcode System Origins
The origins of the UK's postcode system trace back to 19th-century postal reforms, particularly the introduction of numbered postal districts in London in 1857, proposed by Sir Rowland Hill to divide the capital into ten zones for faster mail sorting and delivery.[18] These early districts, such as EC for Eastern Central and WC for Western Central, addressed the inefficiencies of manual sorting in a rapidly expanding urban area but were limited to London and a few other cities.[18] By the mid-20th century, surging mail volumes after World War II—exacerbated by population growth and economic recovery—necessitated a nationwide mechanized system, leading the General Post Office to propose a comprehensive alphanumeric postcode framework in 1959 under Postmaster General Ernest Marples.[19] The system's primary purpose was to facilitate automated sorting machines, like the experimental "Elsie" device developed in the 1950s, which could read codes to route mail more efficiently and reduce manual labor.[20] This full postcode format consisted of an outward code (2-4 alphanumeric characters identifying the postal area and district) followed by a space and an inward code (3 characters pinpointing the sector and unit for final delivery).[3] The rollout began with a pilot in Norwich in 1959, using the "NOR" prefix for its six-character codes, marking the world's first implementation of such a system to test mechanization.[21] National expansion occurred gradually through the 1960s and early 1970s, with key milestones including the introduction of postcodes in Croydon (as part of the London area) on 1 May 1967 and the completion of provincial coding by 1974.[22] This phased approach covered all regions, assigning the "N" series to the Midlands, where the NG area aligned with Nottingham as a major sorting hub.[23] By 1974, the entire UK had been postcoded, enabling full mechanized processing and handling millions of items daily.[21]Establishment and Evolution of NG Area
The NG postcode area was established in the early 1970s as part of the General Post Office's (GPO) nationwide rollout of the modern postcode system, which began implementation for provincial cities following trials in Norwich in 1959 and initial London expansions in the 1960s. Centered on the Nottingham head post office, the NG area was designed to facilitate efficient mail sorting for Nottingham and its surrounding regions in the East Midlands, encompassing initial districts such as NG1 for the city center and extending to suburbs like Beeston (NG9) and West Bridgford (NG2) to accommodate urban growth and population expansion during that period. This setup aligned with the GPO's strategy to divide the country into 120 postcode areas, with NG representing Nottinghamshire's core postal hub.[18][24] During the 1970s, the NG area incorporated districts covering nearby towns like Mansfield (NG18–NG21), reflecting the integrated postal network for Nottinghamshire's industrial and residential zones, while including southern portions reaching into Lincolnshire towns such as Grantham (NG31) and Sleaford (NG34) as part of the overall provincial rollout completed by 1974. These boundaries were driven by evolving mail volumes and transportation efficiencies, tying the area's extent to Nottingham's economic influence and suburban development. No significant geographic boundary changes have occurred since 2000, maintaining the core structure amid stable postal demands.[21] In the 1990s, the Royal Mail introduced non-geographic codes within the NG area to handle high-volume corporate mail without disrupting standard district allocations. NG80 was allocated for large organizations like Experian, enabling dedicated sorting for business correspondence, while NG90 was assigned to Boots the Chemists for its Nottingham headquarters, supporting centralized delivery on its extensive Beeston campus. These additions, totaling two non-geographic districts beyond the 29 standard ones, optimized operations for major employers without altering the area's overall footprint.[4]Coverage and Districts
Post Towns and Districts
The NG postcode area encompasses seven post towns, each assigned one or more postcode districts that facilitate mail sorting and delivery within the region. These post towns are Nottingham, Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Newark, Southwell, Grantham, and Sleaford, covering a total of 29 geographic postcode districts and 32 when including non-geographic ones used for specific services like business reply or PO boxes.[25][2] Nottingham serves as the primary post town and urban core of the NG area, encompassing 18 districts: NG1 through NG16, plus the non-geographic NG80 and NG90. These districts primarily cover the densely populated city center and surrounding suburbs, with NG1 representing the high-density Nottingham city center, including areas like The Park Estate and Sneinton Market, characterized by commercial and residential intensity. In contrast, outer districts like NG16 focus on semi-rural and industrial zones around Eastwood and Nuthall.[25][2] Mansfield, as the northern industrial post town, includes four geographic districts (NG18–NG21) and the non-geographic NG70, serving manufacturing and mining heritage areas such as Forest Town and Warsop, where NG18 covers south Mansfield with its urban commercial hubs. Sutton-in-Ashfield, with its NG17 district, features mixed residential and light industrial zones in Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Annesley.[25][2] To the east, Newark post town manages three rural districts (NG22–NG24), emphasizing agricultural landscapes around Ollerton and Farndon. NG25 is assigned to the smaller Southwell post town, highlighting historic market towns and countryside delivery. In the southern extent, Grantham covers three districts (NG31–NG33) with a focus on commuter and light industrial suburbs in Lincolnshire, while Sleaford handles the NG34 district, blending agricultural focus in areas like Billingborough and Folkingham.[25][2] The following table summarizes the post towns and their assigned postcode districts:| Post Town | Postcode Districts | Key Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | NG1–NG16, NG80, NG90 (18 districts) | Urban core; high-density city center (e.g., NG1) to suburban (e.g., NG11 in Clifton). |
| Mansfield | NG18–NG21, NG70 (5 districts) | Northern industrial; mining and manufacturing areas (e.g., NG19 in Mansfield Woodhouse). |
| Sutton-in-Ashfield | NG17 (1 district) | Residential and light industrial (e.g., Kirkby-in-Ashfield). |
| Newark | NG22–NG24 (3 districts) | Eastern rural; agricultural market towns (e.g., NG24 in Newark). |
| Southwell | NG25 (1 district) | Subset of Newark area; historic rural focus (e.g., Hockerton). |
| Grantham | NG31–NG33 (3 districts) | Southern commuter; light industry in Lincolnshire (e.g., NG31 city center). |
| Sleaford | NG34 (1 district) | Rural; agricultural mix (e.g., Scredington, Folkingham). |
Boundaries and Adjacent Areas
The NG postcode area is bordered by several adjacent postcode regions, reflecting its central position in the East Midlands and extensions into neighboring counties. To the north, it abuts the S (Sheffield) and DN (Doncaster) postcode areas, particularly near the exclusion of areas around Mansfield and Worksop, where NG districts such as NG19 (Mansfield) transition into S32 and DN22.[14][26] In the east, the NG area borders the LN (Lincoln) and PE (Peterborough) postcode areas, with key interfaces around Newark-on-Trent (NG24) and Sleaford (NG34), where postal districts extend into rural parts of Lincolnshire before meeting LN districts like LN6 and PE areas such as PE23.[14][1] To the south, it meets the LE (Leicester) and LN postcode areas near Grantham (NG31), with the boundary following irregular lines that separate NG23 and NG32 from LE12 and LN5, incorporating villages like Ancaster in NG32 before shifting to adjacent regions.[14][27] The western boundary adjoins the DE (Derby) postcode area along the Erewash Valley, where NG9 (Long Eaton) and NG10 (Sandiacre) districts align closely with DE7 and DE21, following the river valley's natural contours and urban sprawl between Nottingham and Derby.[14] Note that while administrative sources confirm postcode overlaps in Erewash Borough, the postal boundary prioritizes delivery efficiency over county lines. These boundaries are irregular due to historical postal optimizations by Royal Mail, resulting in exclaves such as isolated NG sectors in rural Leicestershire (e.g., around Bottesford in NG13), which are detached from the main NG extent for operational reasons. The overall perimeter is further shaped by the River Trent, which influences northern and eastern edges by defining natural barriers and influencing mail routing across its floodplains.[3][1]Administrative Context
Local Authority Areas
The NG postcode area intersects with more than ten local authority districts and unitary authorities, primarily within Nottinghamshire but extending into adjacent counties including Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Lincolnshire. These administrative boundaries do not align precisely with postal districts, resulting in overlaps where a single postcode district may span multiple authorities. The mappings are derived from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) National Statistics Postcode Lookup (NSPL), which relates postcodes to current statutory geographies. In Nottinghamshire, the largest coverage is provided by Nottingham unitary authority, encompassing the full districts of NG1 through NG7—covering central urban areas such as the city centre, St Ann's, Sherwood, Bulwell, and Lenton—and parts of NG8 (e.g., Wollaton and Bilborough), NG11 (e.g., Clifton), and potentially adjacent sectors in NG2, NG3, and NG5. Rushcliffe Borough Council administers parts of NG11 (e.g., Ruddington) and the entirety of NG12 (e.g., West Bridgford, Radcliffe on Trent, and Keyworth). Broxtowe Borough Council covers NG9 (e.g., Beeston and Stapleford) and portions of NG8 and NG16 (e.g., Nuthall). Gedling Borough Council includes parts of NG3 (e.g., Mapperley), the full NG4 (e.g., Carlton and Netherfield), parts of NG5 and NG6, and portions of NG14 (e.g., Burton Joyce). Mansfield District Council handles NG18 (central Mansfield) through NG21 (e.g., Warsop and Edwinstowe, with overlaps into Bolsover District Council for parts of NG20). Newark and Sherwood District Council oversees NG22 through NG25 (e.g., Newark, Southwell, and Ollerton) and parts of NG14 and NG21. Ashfield District Council covers NG15 (e.g., Hucknall) and NG17 (e.g., Sutton-in-Ashfield).[2] Extensions beyond Nottinghamshire include Erewash Borough Council in Derbyshire, which administers NG10 (e.g., Long Eaton and Sandiacre) and parts of NG16 (e.g., Eastwood). In Leicestershire, Melton Borough Council covers parts of NG13 (e.g., Bottesford), with the remainder falling under Rushcliffe. Lincolnshire authorities feature prominently in the eastern extents: South Kesteven District Council for NG31, NG32, and NG33 (e.g., Grantham area), and North Kesteven District Council for NG34 (e.g., Sleaford). Overlaps are common, such as NG34 spanning elements across North Kesteven and potentially adjacent South Kesteven sectors, as well as NG13 crossing Rushcliffe and Melton boundaries. These intersections reflect the historical development of postal geographies independent of modern local government reforms.[2]| Postcode District | Primary Local Authority | Key Overlaps/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NG1–NG7 | Nottingham (unitary) | Core urban coverage; minimal overlaps. |
| NG8 | Nottingham (unitary) / Broxtowe | Parts extend into Broxtowe. |
| NG9 | Broxtowe | Full district. |
| NG10 | Erewash (Derbyshire) | Full district. |
| NG11 | Nottingham (unitary) / Rushcliffe | Splits along urban-rural lines. |
| NG12 | Rushcliffe | Full district. |
| NG13 | Rushcliffe / Melton (Leicestershire) | Rural overlaps, e.g., Bottesford in Melton. |
| NG14 | Gedling / Newark and Sherwood | Parts near river boundaries. |
| NG15 | Ashfield | Full district (Hucknall area). |
| NG16 | Broxtowe / Erewash (Derbyshire) | Multiple parishes involved. |
| NG17 | Ashfield | Full district. |
| NG18–NG19, NG21 | Mansfield | Parts of NG20 overlap with Bolsover and Bassetlaw. |
| NG20 | Mansfield (Nottinghamshire) / Bolsover (Derbyshire) / Bassetlaw (Nottinghamshire) | Spans three authorities; primary post town Mansfield. |
| NG22–NG25 | Newark and Sherwood | Full districts. |
| NG31–NG33 | South Kesteven (Lincolnshire) | Grantham vicinity. |
| NG34 | North Kesteven (Lincolnshire) | Spans multiple wards; minor South Kesteven overlap. |