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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 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
24
Deprivation level
3/10
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
12.7(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.27(-74%)
Shoplifting
3.44(-61%)
Vehicle crime
2.97(-29%)
Other theft
1.9(-67%)
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

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Mapperley & Porchester area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £543,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mapperley & Porchester over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached55£297,500
Flats10£138,000
Semi-Detached40£259,000
Terraced6£181,000

10 years median price trend in Mapperley & Porchester

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mapperley & Porchester.

All postcodes in Mapperley & Porchester

NG36DP

Hillside Avenue

NG36FJ

Roseleigh Avenue

NG36HX

Marshall Hill Drive

NG36DS

Digby Avenue

NG44GQ

Freda Avenue

NG36BH

Whittingham Road

NG36EY

Kenrick Road

NG36FY

Marshall Hill Drive

NG36GU

Hickling Road

NG36JB

Hallam Road

NG44JD

Keyworth Road

NG44JP

Lowdham Road

NG44JS

Shelford Road

NG44HW

Shelford Road

NG36EJ

Moore Road

NG35QS

Woodborough Road

NG44JT

Digby Hall Drive

NG36AZ

Whittingham Road

NG36DZ

Unity Crescent

NG36HD

Ethel Avenue

NG36AN

Hilton Road

NG36FZ

Newstead Avenue

NG36GZ

Lees Road

NG35QQ

Woodborough Road

NG36BL

Whittingham Road

NG36GA

Oakleigh Avenue

NG36GL

Trent Valley View

NG44GP

Freda Close

NG36BW

Gregory Avenue

NG44FZ

Cavendish Avenue

NG36DU

Digby Avenue

NG36GP

Porchester Road

NG36HQ

Kenrick Road

NG35LE

Plains Road

NG36AG

Sandford Road

NG36BE

Kent Road

NG36BT

Bennett Road

NG36FP

Marshall Hill Drive

NG36AL

Sandford Road

NG44FX

Westdale Lane

NG44JJ

Shelford Road

NG36BA

Robinson Road

NG35LF

Plains Road

NG44JH

Shelford Road

NG36EG

Hallam Road

NG36FD

College Road

NG44JL

County Road

NG36EA

Digby Avenue

NG36GX

Kirk Road

NG36HY

Gardenia Grove

NG36DA

Northcliffe Avenue

NG36GF

Elmhurst Avenue

NG36GW

Hickling Road

NG36HS

Marshall Road

NG44JN

County Road

NG36GG

Moss Rise

NG36GR

Porchester Road

NG36HN

Kenrick Road

NG36HZ

Gardenia Grove

NG44JR

Gunthorpe Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.