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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 22 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
22
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
11.76(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.37(-61%)
Drugs
1.84(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.84(-75%)
Public order
1.56(-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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Plains Estate area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,000 up to £650,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Plains Estate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£300,000
Flats1£133,000
Semi-Detached30£236,250
Terraced24£191,500

10 years median price trend in Plains Estate

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

Data Sources

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