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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. 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
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

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Mapperley & Porchester area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £875,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mapperley & Porchester over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached68£340,750£3,099
Flats12£156,000£2,524
Semi-Detached36£260,000£3,133
Terraced9£185,000£2,429

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

NG36EF

Moore Road

NG44GQ

Freda Avenue

NG36HA

Hallam Road

NG36JY

Woodleigh Gardens

NG44JH

Shelford Road

NG36BH

Whittingham Road

NG36BY

Thorpe Crescent

NG36EJ

Moore Road

NG36FL

Fernleigh Avenue

NG36AL

Sandford Road

NG36BN

Kent Road

NG36DJ

Grover Avenue

NG44JP

Lowdham Road

NG44JD

Keyworth Road

NG35LF

Plains Road

NG36FT

South Devon Avenue

NG36FB

Kenrick Road

NG35UT

Swindell Close

NG36GW

Hickling Road

NG36BW

Gregory Avenue

NG36FP

Marshall Hill Drive

NG44FZ

Cavendish Avenue

NG36HU

Simkin Avenue

NG36HS

Marshall Road

NG44GX

Kneeton Close

NG36EE

Westdale Lane West

NG36JB

Hallam Road

NG36DH

Westdale Lane

NG36HE

Porchester Road

NG36AZ

Whittingham Road

NG44JJ

Shelford Road

NG36DP

Hillside Avenue

NG36GP

Porchester Road

NG35RH

Plains Road

NG36DZ

Unity Crescent

NG44JR

Gunthorpe Road

NG35LE

Plains Road

NG36GL

Trent Valley View

NG36BS

Kent Road

NG43PQ

Cavendish Crescent

NG36FS

Marshall Hill Drive

NG36HT

Stanley Road

NG44JT

Digby Hall Drive

NG36AF

Haywood Road

NG35UY

Howieson Court

NG36DU

Digby Avenue

NG36FQ

Marshall Hill Drive

NG36BG

Kent Road

NG36GZ

Lees Road

NG36EP

Dean Avenue

NG36HN

Kenrick Road

NG36HQ

Kenrick Road

NG36AJ

Sandford Road

NG36FG

Chelwood Drive

NG44JS

Shelford Road

NG36AP

Hilton Road

NG36FD

College Road

NG36AH

Sandford Road

NG36EL

Moore Road

NG36BZ

Rowland Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.