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Mapperley & Porchester

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About

Mapperley and Porchester form a residential district on the western edge of Gedling borough. The area is characterised by suburban housing, with a mix of interwar semis and later developments set along quiet, tree-lined streets. Mapperley Plains serves as a main thoroughfare, hosting local shops and services for the community.

A notable local landmark is the Mapperley Hospital water tower, a prominent brick structure visible across the area. The neighbourhood is bordered by the wooded slopes of Mapperley Top, with Porchester Road providing a direct route towards the city. Open spaces include Porchester Park and the recreational grounds of Carlton Le Willows Academy.

Area overview

On average Mapperley & Porchester has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mapperley & Porchester is £58,454 per year. There are 4 schools in Mapperley & Porchester: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mapperley & Porchester is home to around 8,427 people, with a population density of about 3,688.8 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mapperley & Porchester Population
8,427
Population density
3,688.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.04(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.92(-77%)
Shoplifting
3.56(-59%)
Vehicle crime
3.32(-19%)
Other theft
2.85(-50%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,118
84.45%
Other White
290
3.44%
Indian
157
1.86%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
131
1.55%
Caribbean
120
1.42%
Total population: 8,429

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,880
40.98%
Level 3 (A level)
1,214
17.27%
No qualifications
947
13.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
823
11.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
594
8.45%
Total 16+ residents: 7,028

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,604
42.46%
Owns with a mortgage
1,461
38.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
431
11.41%
Other social rented
129
3.41%
Social rents from council
78
2.06%
Total households: 3,778

Property prices in Mapperley & Porchester

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)117
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £365K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Mapperley & Porchester area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mapperley & Porchester over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached64£348,750£288
Semi-Detached38£270,000£291
Terraced6£217,250£227
Flats9£157,000£234

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mapperley & Porchester

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mapperley & Porchester.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£127,500£181,000£137,000
2017£235,000£129,950£184,000£150,000
2018£240,000£134,950£193,000£145,000
2019£260,000£135,000£221,000£163,500
2020£251,000£140,000£227,000£171,250
2021£285,000£142,500£231,000£177,525
2022£320,097£158,000£282,750£256,500
2023£335,000£160,000£272,500£203,000
2024£300,000£175,000£295,000£205,000
2025£310,000£156,500£270,000£194,500
2026£365,000£143,000£250,000£189,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mapperley & Porchester.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mapperley & Porchester.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198£201£189£148
2017£211£185£190£195
2018£218£188£196£196
2019£226£201£216£189
2020£235£209£234£201
2021£253£192£241£216
2022£284£240£274£235
2023£274£252£260£252
2024£275£247£281£279
2025£283£229£287£249
2026£296£218£294£215
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mapperley & Porchester.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mapperley & Porchester in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gedling district.

Band A£1,740
Band B£2,030
Band C£2,320
Band D£2,610
Band E£3,189
Band F£3,769
Band G£4,349
Band H£5,219

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