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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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mapperley & Porchester over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached58£318,000
Flats12£148,000
Semi-Detached46£265,000
Terraced8£185,000

10 years median price trend in Mapperley & Porchester

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.