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About

Porchester ward lies in the northwestern part of the Gedling borough, bordered by the River Trent to the west. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing estates, local shops, and community facilities like the Carlton Forum Leisure Centre. Its landscape includes open green spaces such as Gedling Country Park, which is situated on the site of a former colliery.

The ward contains the distinct neighbourhoods of Carlton and parts of Gedling itself, connected by main roads like Burton Road. A notable local feature is the Netherfield Lagoons, a series of water bodies important for wildlife. Public transport links provide access to Nottingham city centre, supporting the area's role as a commuter settlement within the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Porchester has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 4.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Porchester is £58,201 per year. There are 3 schools in Porchester: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Porchester is home to around 7,677 people, with a population density of about 3,397.5 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Porchester Population
7,677
Population density
3,397.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.5(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.86(-65%)
Vehicle crime
4.82(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.69(-37%)
Other theft
3.91(-31%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,436
83.83%
Other White
261
3.4%
Indian
148
1.93%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
129
1.68%
Caribbean
116
1.51%
Total population: 7,677

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,705
42.23%
Level 3 (A level)
1,073
16.75%
No qualifications
825
12.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
765
11.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
531
8.29%
Total 16+ residents: 6,405

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,467
42.37%
Owns with a mortgage
1,312
37.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
423
12.22%
Other social rented
122
3.52%
Social rents from council
66
1.91%
Total households: 3,462

Property prices in Porchester

Median price£299,500
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£234K – £369K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £299,500 (about £283 per square foot) in Porchester area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Porchester over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached61£360,000£288
Semi-Detached36£271,000£291
Terraced6£217,250£213
Flats13£135,000£218

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Porchester

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Porchester.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244,975£122,500£181,750£167,500
2017£266,000£116,500£185,500£161,000
2018£255,000£127,000£198,500£155,000
2019£270,000£120,000£230,000£166,500
2020£280,000£132,500£225,000£185,500
2021£320,000£123,500£235,000£189,375
2022£347,295£135,000£272,000£265,000
2023£352,500£155,500£285,000£235,000
2024£336,000£156,500£295,000£207,500
2025£325,000£127,000£279,750£213,500
2026£370,000£134,250£250,000£204,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Porchester.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Porchester.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£226£189£166
2017£214£204£189£192
2018£215£202£207£198
2019£229£208£223£183
2020£245£213£224£219
2021£260£225£244£220
2022£284£236£270£220
2023£288£251£258£276
2024£274£230£282£262
2025£283£220£289£264
2026£291£216£283£213
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Porchester.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Porchester in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gedling district.

Band A£1,740
Band B£2,030
Band C£2,320
Band D£2,610
Band E£3,189
Band F£3,769
Band G£4,349
Band H£5,219

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Porchester ward.

Local councillors

Pauline Annette Allan

Porchester - Elected 1 May 2025

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Porchester

Is Porchester safe?

Porchester records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Porchester?

The median sale price in Porchester is £299,500 (about £283 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Porchester?

Porchester has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Porchester?

Porchester scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Porchester sits around rank 28,857 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Porchester?

The average household income in Porchester is around £58,201 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Porchester?

Porchester is represented by 1 elected councillor: Pauline Annette Allan (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Porchester

NG43PQ

Cavendish Crescent

NG36JB

Hallam Road

NG35QU

Plains Grove

NG36AL

Sandford Road

NG35JT

Gretton Road

NG36GH

Marshall Hill Drive

NG36DJ

Grover Avenue

NG36EY

Kenrick Road

NG36EW

Westdale Lane

NG36DA

Northcliffe Avenue

NG36BH

Whittingham Road

NG35UY

Howieson Court

NG36BW

Gregory Avenue

NG36GF

Elmhurst Avenue

NG36DQ

Hazel Grove

NG36HW

Marshall Hill Drive

NG35UT

Swindell Close

NG35QW

Newbury Close

NG36BA

Robinson Road

NG36ET

Westdale Lane

NG36HP

Hallam Road

NG35JR

Bonington Road

NG36DG

Westdale Lane

NG35QQ

Woodborough Road

NG36EP

Dean Avenue

NG36FZ

Newstead Avenue

NG35JL

Woodthorpe Drive

NG36HT

Stanley Road

NG36FY

Marshall Hill Drive

NG36BG

Kent Road

NG36BE

Kent Road

NG36HA

Hallam Road

NG36BZ

Rowland Avenue

NG36BQ

Bennett Road

NG36GZ

Lees Road

NG36GW

Hickling Road

NG36GX

Kirk Road

NG36HN

Kenrick Road

NG36HU

Simkin Avenue

NG36GP

Porchester Road

NG36BB

Robinson Road

NG35QX

Plains Road

NG36BY

Thorpe Crescent

NG36HF

Emmanuel Avenue

NG36AN

Hilton Road

NG35LE

Plains Road

NG36BX

Ashworth Crescent

NG35JN

Coronation Road

NG35JH

Plains Road

NG36BT

Bennett Road

NG36HS

Marshall Road

NG36AR

Hilton Road

NG36HX

Marshall Hill Drive

NG36HY

Gardenia Grove

NG36FQ

Marshall Hill Drive

NG35PZ

Beech Court

NG36FU

Chestnut Avenue

NG36HE

Porchester Road

NG35LB

Plains Road

NG36DH

Westdale Lane

NG36BJ

Whittingham Road

NG36FD

College Road

NG36DU

Digby Avenue

NG36GL

Trent Valley View

NG36FP

Marshall Hill Drive

NG36FR

Cheadle Close

NG36DP

Hillside Avenue

NG36HL

Pilkington Road

NG36LH

Porchester Road

NG36DS

Digby Avenue

NG36PZ

Westdale Lane

NG36BP

Bennett Road

NG36GR

Porchester Road

NG35QS

Woodborough Road

NG36HH

Daisy Road

NG36EH

Andrew Avenue

NG36DB

Annes Close

NG36AJ

Sandford Road

NG36AB

Haywood Road

NG35JQ

Greengates Avenue

NG36DN

Hazel Grove

NG36BS

Kent Road

NG36GT

Porchester Road

NG36AH

Sandford Road

NG36ES

Westdale Lane

NG35US

Bailey Drive

NG36HR

Hallam Road

NG36EA

Digby Avenue

NG36FN

Fernleigh Avenue

NG36HD

Ethel Avenue

NG36AG

Sandford Road

NG41LD

Hillview Road

NG36FB

Kenrick Road

NG36FJ

Roseleigh Avenue

NG36GS

Porchester Road

NG36JA

Gardenia Crescent

NG36BU

Dale Avenue

NG36AP

Hilton Road

NG36HB

Lees Road

NG36ER

Westdale Lane