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About

Plains ward covers the northern section of Gedling borough, bordering the River Trent to the west. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from inter-war semis to more modern developments. Its landscape is characterised by open playing fields and the significant Gedling Country Park, created on the site of the former Gedling Colliery.

The ward includes the neighbourhoods of Netherfield and Colwick, with the latter known for its industrial estate and large retail parks. Colwick Country Park, with its lakes and woodland, provides green space. The area is served by the Nottingham–Grantham railway line, with Netherfield station offering local connections.

Area overview

On average Plains has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Plains is £54,039 per year. There are 4 schools in Plains: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Plains is home to around 8,361 people, with a population density of about 3,492.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Plains Population
8,361
Population density
3,492.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.77(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.97(-45%)
Shoplifting
4.78(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.83(-49%)
Other theft
3.23(-44%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,912
82.66%
Indian
306
3.66%
Other White
206
2.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
124
1.48%
Pakistani
110
1.32%
Total population: 8,362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,470
35.47%
Level 3 (A level)
1,248
17.92%
No qualifications
1,099
15.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
926
13.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
610
8.76%
Total 16+ residents: 6,964

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,751
47.92%
Owns with a mortgage
1,296
35.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
372
10.18%
Other social rented
129
3.53%
Other forms of private rent
61
1.67%
Total households: 3,654

Property prices in Plains

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Plains 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached61£330,000
Flats4£148,500
Semi-Detached24£245,000
Terraced8£220,750

10 years median price trend in Plains

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

All postcodes in Plains

NG57JX

Shirley Drive

NG35RL

Podder Lane

NG58AF

Middlebeck Drive

NG54LU

Gresham Gardens

NG57LR

Gorman Court

NG35GR

Plains Road

NG35RB

Linden Place

NG57HH

Coppice Road

NG56RP

Wembley Road

NG54NA

Whitby Crescent

NG56RS

Greaves Close

NG56SP

Corncrake Drive

NG35UZ

Hartland Drive

NG54NZ

Willerby Road

NG35TB

Beedham Way

NG35TE

Watts Close

NG35XA

Sidbury Close

NG54NE

Whitby Crescent

NG57LN

Clarborough Drive

NG35RG

Mapperley Plains

NG35SA

Kingsbridge Avenue

NG56PA

Ruffles Avenue

NG35RN

Mapperley Plains

NG54PW

Woodford Road

NG35SF

Hatherleigh Close

NG56NX

Gedling Road

NG56RB

Tambling Close

NG35SZ

Braunton Crescent

NG35UP

Bideford Close

NG54PX

Windsor Crescent

NG35RP

Mapperley Plains

NG35SD

Thurlestone Drive

NG56RA

Connelly Close

NG56RY

Roche Close

NG56RL

Cohen Close

NG35NJ

Clovelly Drive

NG54PB

Willerby Road

NG56NZ

Gedling Road

NG57LH

Orston Avenue

NG57LT

Rosewall Court

NG54LT

Somersby Road

NG54NY

Welbeck Court

NG56QP

Ramsey Drive

NG56QS

Cowdrey Gardens

NG57JH

Rolleston Drive

NG57LG

Eaton Avenue

NG35SS

Mapperley Plains

NG56QL

Ramsey Drive

NG56RT

Newton Close

NG57HQ

Kilvington Road

NG35XB

Seaton Way

NG56QW

Graveney Gardens

NG57HG

Coppice Road

NG57HJ

Coppice Road

NG57JU

Darlton Drive

NG58AQ

Meeks Road

NG54NN

Grouville Drive

NG54PS

Woburn Rise

NG35SY

Bradstone Drive

NG56QZ

Hunter Road

NG56PD

Gedling Road

NG56QR

Bradman Gardens

NG35TD

Denbury Court

NG35TF

Shipley Close

NG54NW

Walsingham Road

NG56QY

Armfield Road

NG56RH

Banks Close

NG57LP

Maythorne Close

NG56RG

Bonetti Close

NG57JP

Rolleston Drive

NG57LU

Ashe Close

NG35RR

Spring Lane

NG35XF

Shaldon Close

NG54NT

Glenside

NG56RF

Osgood Road

NG57LA

Saunby Close

NG56PB

Gedling Road

NG57HE

Coppice Road

NG35QY

Somersby Road

NG35TA

Dawlish Court

NG58AG

Mapperley Orchard

NG35XD

Feniton Court

NG56SA

Cooper Close

NG57LD

Hinsley Close

NG56SD

Ramsey Drive

NG57NA

Gilbert Boulevard

NG58AL

Middlebeck Drive

NG35SQ

Lapford Close

NG54PY

Windsor Crescent

NG35SJ

Ashwater Drive

NG57LB

Laneham Avenue

NG54NQ

Walsingham Road

NG54PU

Weaverthorpe Road

NG56RZ

Davidson Close

NG57NE

Edison Way

NG35RE

Plains Farm Close

NG54PA

Lambourne Gardens

NG57JB

Langford Road

NG57LQ

Richey Close

NG57LS

Laver Close

Data Sources

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