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Plains Estate

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About

Plains Estate is a residential area situated in the borough of Gedling. It primarily consists of housing built during the mid-20th century, featuring a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. The layout includes a network of local roads and cul-de-sacs. Several small greenspaces and tree-lined streets are integrated into the neighbourhood's design.

The area is served by local shops and amenities along Plains Road and Mapperley Plains. It maintains a quiet, settled character with a strong community focus. The estate is positioned with convenient access to the wider road network, including connections to the A60. Gedling Country Park, created on a former colliery site, lies to its south.

Area overview

On average Plains Estate has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Plains Estate is £52,640 per year. There are 3 schools in Plains Estate: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Plains Estate is home to around 7,059 people, with a population density of about 3,424.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Plains Estate Population
7,059
Population density
3,424 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.32(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.37(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.12(-72%)
Public order
1.42(-79%)
Other theft
1.27(-78%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,974
84.63%
Indian
194
2.75%
Other White
161
2.28%
Caribbean
111
1.57%
Chinese
98
1.39%
Total population: 7,059

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,829
30.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,137
19.05%
No qualifications
1,043
17.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
838
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
594
9.95%
Total 16+ residents: 5,967

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,534
47.64%
Owns with a mortgage
1,021
31.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
441
13.7%
Other social rented
112
3.48%
Other forms of private rent
64
1.99%
Total households: 3,220

Property prices in Plains Estate

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 in Plains Estate area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,000 up to £730,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Plains Estate 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 Plains Estate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached35£314,000£2,931
Flats2£124,250£1,972
Semi-Detached33£245,000£3,196
Terraced33£190,000£2,911

10 years median price trend in Plains Estate

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

All postcodes in Plains Estate

NG57JQ

Rolleston Drive

NG57LD

Hinsley Close

NG57NA

Gilbert Boulevard

NG58DH

Helmsdale Close

NG56QW

Graveney Gardens

NG58RB

Rosebank Drive

NG57NB

Ellesmere Close

NG58DE

Avonbridge Close

NG57LF

Winthorpe Road

NG56QP

Ramsey Drive

NG58QB

Howbeck Road

NG58RU

Firth Close

NG56PB

Gedling Road

NG58AD

Howbeck Road

NG57HD

Coppice Road

NG58AQ

Meeks Road

NG56NZ

Gedling Road

NG56RD

Peters Close

NG56QU

Sobers Gardens

NG58QN

Gleneagles Drive

NG56RB

Tambling Close

NG57JL

Rolleston Drive

NG58QU

Angus Close

NG58DD

Parry Way

NG58AZ

Shandwick Close

NG58QQ

Gleneagles Drive

NG58GN

Brechin Close

NG56QL

Ramsey Drive

NG58QP

Gleneagles Drive

NG58RJ

Carradale Close

NG56RA

Connelly Close

NG56SD

Ramsey Drive

NG58RG

Armadale Close

NG58QX

Dalbeattie Close

NG57JH

Rolleston Drive

NG56RL

Cohen Close

NG58RE

Killisick Road

NG58QZ

Stonehaven Close

NG57HE

Coppice Road

NG57LH

Orston Avenue

NG57JW

Valetta Road

NG56QZ

Hunter Road

NG57JX

Shirley Drive

NG58AB

Harwood Close

NG57HS

Kiddier Avenue

NG58QE

Howbeck Road

NG57JU

Darlton Drive

NG58AA

Howbeck Road

NG57NF

Thales Drive

NG57LL

Clarborough Drive

NG58RY

Campbell Gardens

NG56RZ

Davidson Close

NG57LP

Maythorne Close

NG56QQ

Ramsey Drive

NG56SP

Corncrake Drive

Data Sources

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