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About

Sherwood ward lies north of Nottingham city centre, bordered by Mapperley Park and Carrington. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing along its streets. Local shopping needs are served by a cluster of independent businesses, cafes, and supermarkets on Mansfield Road and the surrounding side streets. A significant community hub is the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum, located on Victoria Street, which attracts visitors interested in the author's early life.

The ward contains several green spaces, including Sherwood Library's garden and the recreational grounds near Nottingham Archery Club. Public transport connections via bus routes along Mansfield Road provide regular links to the city centre and beyond. The area hosts an annual street festival that centres on the main shopping parade, drawing crowds from across the city. Evening activity is mostly concentrated around the local pubs and eateries that dot the residential neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Sherwood has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sherwood is £50,605 per year. There are 5 schools in Sherwood: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sherwood is home to around 15,822 people, with a population density of about 4,961.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sherwood Population
15,822
Population density
4,961.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.39(+17%)
Shoplifting
21.62(+149%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.58(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.24(+38%)
Public order
6.83(-1%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,457
66.1%
Other White
1,015
6.42%
Pakistani
635
4.01%
African
627
3.96%
Caribbean
588
3.72%
Total population: 15,821

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,544
42.44%
No qualifications
2,098
16.06%
Level 3 (A level)
1,955
14.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,504
11.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,107
8.47%
Total 16+ residents: 13,063

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,006
29.77%
Owns outright
1,876
27.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,570
23.3%
Social rents from council
803
11.92%
Other social rented
318
4.72%
Total households: 6,738

Property prices in Sherwood

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £236,778 in Sherwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,500 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sherwood 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 Sherwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached22£387,500£3,117
Flats10£131,500£2,210
Semi-Detached78£252,500£2,657
Terraced54£199,500£2,432

10 years median price trend in Sherwood

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

All postcodes in Sherwood

NG53EG

Hawksworth Avenue

NG54DZ

Chestnut Walk

NG52AT

Oak Street

NG53EQ

Edwinstowe Drive

NG52DZ

New Street

NG54HA

Woodthorpe Drive

NG53JJ

Spinning Drive

NG52NF

Caledon Road

NG56EE

Longmead Drive

NG52FB

Mansfield Road

NG53BD

Birch Walk

NG52LB

Haydn Road

NG54DH

Hood Street

NG52BD

Sherbrooke Terrace

NG52GT

Burlington Avenue

NG53HW

Ribblesdale Road

NG52NP

Foxhollies Grove

NG53BE

Perry Road

NG53HY

Covedale Road

NG52GX

Byron Grove

NG54BU

Greenbank Court

NG54AH

Mansfield Street

NG53AW

Raven Avenue

NG53BG

Valley Road

NG53ES

Markham Crescent

NG54AD

Elmswood Gardens

NG53FS

Sherwood

NG53DU

Edingley Square

NG52HA

St Albans Street

NG53HT

Valley Road

NG52JY

Haydn Road

NG53AS

Costock Avenue

NG54DW

Winchester Court

NG52HY

Knightsbridge Court

NG52BA

Church Drive

NG53AF

Edwards Lane

NG52AU

Berkeley Court

NG52HS

Cameron Street

NG52EU

Devonshire Crescent

NG53GE

Mansfield Road

NG52DQ

Mansfield Road

NG52DJ

Yew Tree Avenue

NG51FB

Hucknall Road

NG54BP

Lloyd Street

NG54DG

Trelawn Close

NG56EB

Archdale Road

NG56DZ

Aldworth Close

NG53DH

Edwards Lane

NG52HX

Hampstead Court

NG56EU

Wilmington Gardens

NG53AG

Hucknall Road

NG53FU

Trevose Gardens

NG53FE

Lexington Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.