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About

Top Valley East lies on the northern edge of Nottingham, a primarily residential estate with streets radiating from Top Valley Way. The neighbourhood was developed on former farmland in the late 20th century and contains a mix of semi-detached houses, terraces and low-rise flats. Local provision centres around a small parade of shops and a community centre that hosts clubs and drop-in sessions. A primary school serves younger children within walking distance and regular bus routes link the area to the city centre and neighbouring suburbs.

Open space is woven through the estate, with playing fields and pocket parks used by local sports teams and families. One visible landmark is the curved shopping parade at the heart of the estate, which forms a natural meeting point for residents and is backed by the community centre and youth facilities. Community groups organise seasonal events on the fields and in the centre, and practical amenities such as a convenience store and a pharmacy are within a short walk for most streets in Top Valley East.

Area overview

On average Top Valley East has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Top Valley East is £36,935 per year. There are 3 schools in Top Valley East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Top Valley East is home to around 7,632 people, with a population density of about 5,722.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
42%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Top Valley East Population
7,632
Population density
5,722.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.06(+23%)
Shoplifting
25.81(+191%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.41(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.58(+69%)
Drugs
6.16(+113%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,598
73.36%
African
445
5.83%
Other White
440
5.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
420
5.5%
Caribbean
251
3.29%
Total population: 7,631

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,753
29.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,074
17.81%
Level 3 (A level)
923
15.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
894
14.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
818
13.56%
Total 16+ residents: 6,031

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,201
34.17%
Owns outright
784
22.3%
Owns with a mortgage
777
22.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
407
11.58%
Other social rented
268
7.62%
Total households: 3,515

Property prices in Top Valley East

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Top Valley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £290,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Top Valley East 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 Top Valley East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£225,000
Flats4£89,000
Semi-Detached26£193,500
Terraced26£170,000

10 years median price trend in Top Valley East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Top Valley East.

All postcodes in Top Valley East

NG55QN

Snowdon Close

NG59ET

Nicklaus Court

NG59FA

Bestwood

NG59JF

Snead Court

NG55QE

Ringstead Walk

NG59DJ

Cottam Drive

NG55EQ

Beckhampton Road

NG55NJ

Hazel Hill Crescent

NG55PG

Belleville Drive

NG55RL

Milverton Road

NG59DH

Bestwood

NG59ER

Hugget Gardens

NG59LY

Elder Gardens

NG55RT

Queens Bower Road

NG55RZ

Trinstead Way

NG59NE

Aveline Close

NG55PL

Belleville Drive

NG55RW

Melksham Road

NG59DN

Bradwell Drive

NG59DW

Bradwell Drive

NG59JJ

Rees Gardens

NG55PX

Broadwood Road

NG59EH

Padgham Court

NG59HF

Tudwal Walk

NG55NR

Winterton Rise

NG55PS

Grierson Avenue

NG59DF

Bestwood

NG59EA

Heatherington Gardens

NG59LR

Aveline Close

NG59LT

Dolphin Court

NG55RJ

Stinsford Close

NG55RU

Hillington Rise

NG59NL

Swildon Walk

NG55ND

Belsay Road

NG55UB

Robbie Burns Road

NG55UD

Longfellows Close

NG59ND

Hillgrove Gardens

NG55NQ

Mapletree Close

NG55PU

Beckhampton Road

NG55WE

Geraldine Close

NG55NP

Chiltern Way

NG55PP

Belleville Drive

NG58SQ

Howells Close

NG59DS

Ridgeway Walk

NG55TB

Chippenham Road

NG59EQ

Anderson Court

NG59LU

Easegill Court

NG59LZ

Gautries Close

NG59NF

Longwood Court

NG59NJ

Ricklow Court

NG55PT

Beckhampton Road

NG55RE

Queens Bower Road

NG59EG

Whitcombe Gardens

NG55SH

Catlow Walk

NG55SY

Chippenham Road

NG55QT

Harkstead Road

NG55QG

Broadwood Road

NG59ES

Chevin Gardens

NG59JH

Thomson Gardens

NG55RX

Melksham Road

NG59EJ

Crampton Court

NG59LX

Ecton Close

NG55PY

Shoreswood Close

NG59EF

Yates Gardens

NG59LS

Carlswark Gardens

NG55QY

Bestwood Park Drive

NG59DB

Bala Drive

NG55QS

Bestwood Park Drive

NG55WH

Beckhampton Road

NG59DQ

Farmlands Close

NG59NB

Helmsdale Gardens

NG59JD

Jacklin Gardens

NG55QX

Bestwood Park Drive

NG55SX

Chippenham Road

NG55ER

Beckhampton Road

NG59HP

Bala Drive

NG59NW

Terton Road

NG55QF

Broadwood Road

NG55SJ

Codrington Gardens

NG59HA

Trefan Gardens

NG59NH

Meregill Close

NG59LP

Alum Court

NG59SH

Bestwood

NG55QZ

Treegarth Square

NG55PA

Beckhampton Road

NG55RH

Milverton Road

NG55RP

Mildenhall Crescent

NG59EL

Kyle View

NG59FB

Bestwood

NG59HD

Madryn Walk

NG55PH

Prendwick Gardens

NG55PR

Elswick Close

NG55SF

Capenwray Gardens

NG59EW

Weetman Gardens

NG59JA

Lytham Gardens

NG55RG

Maythorne Walk

NG55NL

Eversley Walk

NG55QB

Broadwood Road

NG55TA

Chippenham Road

NG59HB

Cadlan Close

Data Sources

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