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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 94 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
Detached59£330,000
Flats3£145,000
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

NG56QU

Sobers Gardens

NG56RN

Byrne Court

NG56RX

Newcombe Drive

NG35RS

Mapperley Plains

NG57JT

Maplebeck Road

NG57JY

Farm Road

NG56QT

Trueman Gardens

NG35SH

Copplestone Drive

NG58AP

Parker Close

NG35UR

Dawlish Close

NG54ND

Weaverthorpe Road

NG57HS

Kiddier Avenue

NG56RE

Stiles Road

NG56RR

Wembley Road

NG35SP

Spencer Avenue

NG54NB

Weaverthorpe Road

NG35SE

Okehampton Crescent

NG54LY

Whitby Crescent

NG56RQ

Wembley Road

NG35QA

Somersby Road

NG54PE

Wintringham Crescent

NG57JZ

Darlton Drive

NG57LL

Clarborough Drive

NG57JW

Valetta Road

NG35UX

Clementine Drive

NG54NU

Walsingham Road

NG54NX

Welbeck Gardens

NG56RD

Peters Close

NG35RU

Mapperley Plains

NG56RJ

Wilson Close

NG57HF

Coppice Road

NG57HR

Langford Road

NG58AJ

Southside

NG54NR

Walsingham Road

NG57JL

Rolleston Drive

NG57JN

Rolleston Drive

NG57JS

Darlton Drive

NG57LX

Darlton Drive

NG35SN

Orchard Park

NG35SR

Winston Close

NG54PQ

Whitby Crescent

NG54PT

Weaverthorpe Road

NG56QQ

Ramsey Drive

NG57ND

Saxton Court

NG57LF

Winthorpe Road

NG57NJ

Edison Way

NG54LZ

Whitby Crescent

NG54PD

Fellside

NG54PR

Whitby Crescent

NG56QN

Flowers Close

NG57NB

Ellesmere Close

NG58AH

Mapperley Orchard

NG35PB

Sanderson Drive

NG35SB

Dunsford Drive

NG56SB

Ramsey Drive

NG57LW

Darlton Drive

NG35SL

Woolacombe Close

NG57NF

Thales Drive

NG35RJ

Mapperley Plains

NG56PN

Norfolk Park

NG57LE

Winthorpe Road

NG58AN

Middlebeck Avenue

NG54NP

Abingdon Gardens

NG56RU

Astle Court

NG35QZ

Maltby Road

NG57LJ

Welham Crescent

NG35RW

Mapperley Plains

NG54LS

Nordean Road

NG35SX

Axmouth Drive

NG56QX

Eastham Road

NG57HP

Langford Road

NG35SG

Chedington Avenue

NG35XE

Instow Close

NG35RD

Chartwell Grove

NG54NS

Cambridge Gardens

NG56RW

Stolle Close

NG57JQ

Rolleston Drive

Data Sources

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