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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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 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
44
Deprivation level
2/10
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
24.4(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.61(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.31(-42%)
Shoplifting
3.71(-57%)
Other theft
2.99(-48%)
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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Plains 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached60£360,000£3,209
Flats3£127,500£1,992
Semi-Detached32£247,635£3,192
Terraced13£242,000£2,911

10 years median price trend in Plains

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

All postcodes in Plains

NG57NB

Ellesmere Close

NG54NU

Walsingham Road

NG54PY

Windsor Crescent

NG57JX

Shirley Drive

NG35SN

Orchard Park

NG57JU

Darlton Drive

NG54ND

Weaverthorpe Road

NG35SE

Okehampton Crescent

NG35SQ

Lapford Close

NG54NS

Cambridge Gardens

NG35UP

Bideford Close

NG57NJ

Edison Way

NG35SY

Bradstone Drive

NG56RY

Roche Close

NG35SZ

Braunton Crescent

NG56RE

Stiles Road

NG57NF

Thales Drive

NG56QS

Cowdrey Gardens

NG56RS

Greaves Close

NG58AL

Middlebeck Drive

NG35XD

Feniton Court

NG35SL

Woolacombe Close

NG54PW

Woodford Road

NG57JH

Rolleston Drive

NG57HE

Coppice Road

NG56NZ

Gedling Road

NG58AQ

Meeks Road

NG54PD

Fellside

NG35SD

Thurlestone Drive

NG56RB

Tambling Close

NG35SG

Chedington Avenue

NG54NA

Whitby Crescent

NG56SP

Corncrake Drive

NG57LD

Hinsley Close

NG54PQ

Whitby Crescent

NG35RL

Podder Lane

NG56QW

Graveney Gardens

NG57LS

Laver Close

NG56RA

Connelly Close

NG57HR

Langford Road

NG57HG

Coppice Road

NG35RJ

Mapperley Plains

NG35UX

Clementine Drive

NG35SA

Kingsbridge Avenue

NG54NZ

Willerby Road

NG56RH

Banks Close

NG56QX

Eastham Road

NG35RW

Mapperley Plains

NG56QL

Ramsey Drive

NG35XE

Instow Close

NG35RP

Mapperley Plains

NG58AG

Mapperley Orchard

NG54NX

Welbeck Gardens

NG35RD

Chartwell Grove

NG57HH

Coppice Road

NG56RX

Newcombe Drive

NG56RF

Osgood Road

NG54NE

Whitby Crescent

NG57HQ

Kilvington Road

NG54PT

Weaverthorpe Road

NG35UZ

Hartland Drive

NG35XB

Seaton Way

NG56PN

Norfolk Park

NG35UR

Dawlish Close

NG35SH

Copplestone Drive

NG35SP

Spencer Avenue

NG56QU

Sobers Gardens

NG57HP

Langford Road

NG54PU

Weaverthorpe Road

NG57LL

Clarborough Drive

NG57JB

Langford Road

NG58AF

Middlebeck Drive

NG56RN

Byrne Court

NG56RJ

Wilson Close

NG35TB

Beedham Way

NG57NA

Gilbert Boulevard

NG57LJ

Welham Crescent

Data Sources

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