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About

Mapperley ward covers a residential district north of Nottingham city centre, characterised by its mix of housing styles. The area is largely defined by its position on a hill, with streets offering views across the city. Housing ranges from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to larger inter-war semis and modern developments, creating varied streetscapes. The ward includes the Mapperley Park conservation area, known for its historic architecture.

The area is served by several local shopping parades along main roads like Plains Road and Mapperley Top, providing everyday amenities. Recreational green space includes the expansive King George's Park, with sports fields and a playground. Public transport links connect residents to the city centre. The ward has a distinct neighbourhood feel, centred around its elevated topography and established residential communities.

Area overview

On average Mapperley has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mapperley is £47,963 per year. There are 5 schools in Mapperley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mapperley is home to around 16,399 people, with a population density of about 4,542.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mapperley Population
16,399
Population density
4,542 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.6(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.79(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.88(+33%)
Public order
6.71(-3%)
Other theft
6.04(+6%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,461
57.7%
Other White
1,630
9.94%
African
951
5.8%
Pakistani
559
3.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
524
3.2%
Total population: 16,398

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,507
40.27%
Level 3 (A level)
2,444
17.87%
No qualifications
2,196
16.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,541
11.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,073
7.85%
Total 16+ residents: 13,676

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,349
31.75%
Owns outright
1,774
23.98%
Owns with a mortgage
1,737
23.48%
Other social rented
714
9.65%
Social rents from council
600
8.11%
Total households: 7,399

Property prices in Mapperley

Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Mapperley area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £1,020,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mapperley 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£283,250
Terraced55£192,000
Semi-Detached48£219,445
Flats46£145,500

10 years median price trend in Mapperley

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

Data Sources

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