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About

Highbury Vale sits in the north-west of the City of Nottingham, between Basford and Bulwell. The area is primarily residential with a mix of council and private housing and a parade of shops along Highbury Road that serves day-to-day needs. Schools and community centres are located within walking distance for most residents, and several small green spaces and play areas are woven through the streets. The River Leen runs close to the eastern edge of the district, shaping part of the local drainage and landscape patterns.

Public transport plays a prominent role in local life. Highbury Vale has a Nottingham Express Transit tram stop that links directly to the city centre and to northern suburbs, and nearby bus routes run along main roads. The tram layout at Highbury Vale is notable on maps because lines separate there, helping provide frequent services in different directions. Day-to-day activity tends to concentrate around the shops and transport nodes, while quieter streets extend outward toward neighbouring districts.

Area overview

On average Highbury Vale has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 15.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Highbury Vale is £40,307 per year. There are 2 schools in Highbury Vale: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Highbury Vale is home to around 7,981 people, with a population density of about 4,589.9 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Highbury Vale Population
7,981
Population density
4,589.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.11(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.79(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.4(+26%)
Public order
8.14(+18%)
Other crime
4.51(+91%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,185
77.57%
Other White
343
4.3%
African
300
3.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
274
3.44%
Caribbean
232
2.91%
Total population: 7,973

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,640
25.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,370
21.37%
Level 3 (A level)
1,120
17.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
948
14.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
747
11.65%
Total 16+ residents: 6,412

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,160
32.99%
Owns with a mortgage
1,038
29.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
688
19.57%
Social rents from council
404
11.49%
Other social rented
146
4.15%
Total households: 3,516

Property prices in Highbury Vale

Median price£182,000
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £227K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Highbury Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £315,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highbury Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£227,500£275
Semi-Detached28£200,000£248
Terraced33£148,000£188
Flats1£78,000£161

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highbury Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highbury Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,500£64,475£108,500£93,500
2017£150,000£65,000£123,750£88,000
2018£167,000£125,000£138,500£100,000
2019£165,000£83,000£135,000£100,050
2020£182,500£72,500£134,750£120,000
2021£178,000£95,000£155,000£122,500
2022£204,000£85,000£182,000£144,000
2023£209,388£85,000£183,500£150,000
2024£231,250£86,000£182,000£153,500
2025£225,000£74,000£200,000£145,000
2026£240,450£190,000£151,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highbury Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highbury Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£122£153£104
2017£170£84£155£104
2018£177£101£162£121
2019£198£97£157£122
2020£180£150£180£146
2021£210£131£187£152
2022£263£123£209£167
2023£284£175£230£182
2024£255£178£227£186
2025£275£134£236£176
2026£254£263£196
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highbury Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Highbury Vale in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district.

Band A£1,837
Band B£2,143
Band C£2,449
Band D£2,755
Band E£3,368
Band F£3,980
Band G£4,592
Band H£5,511

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.