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About

Woodthorpe ward is a residential area situated on the western edge of Gedling Borough. It is primarily composed of housing estates built in the mid-20th century, featuring a mix of semi-detached and detached homes. The layout is characterised by quiet, leafy streets and numerous cul-de-sacs. Local amenities are centred along Arnot Hill Road, which hosts several convenience shops, a pharmacy, and a couple of pubs serving the immediate community.

The area contains significant green space, most notably Arnot Hill Park, which provides sports facilities, playgrounds, and open grassland. To the north, the ward is bordered by the railway line, while its southern boundary is defined by the Mapperley Plains road. Woodthorpe House, a historic building now used as a public library and community centre, serves as a local focal point amidst the suburban surroundings.

Area overview

On average Woodthorpe has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 1.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodthorpe is £58,498 per year. There are 2 schools in Woodthorpe: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Woodthorpe is home to around 6,124 people, with a population density of about 4,664.1 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woodthorpe Population
6,124
Population density
4,664.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.6(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.96(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.92(-47%)
Burglary
3.43(+3%)
Public order
3.1(-55%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,068
82.74%
Other White
181
2.96%
Indian
165
2.69%
Pakistani
129
2.11%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
105
1.71%
Total population: 6,125

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,479
49.28%
Level 3 (A level)
792
15.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
554
11.01%
No qualifications
524
10.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
350
6.96%
Total 16+ residents: 5,030

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,230
49.34%
Owns with a mortgage
937
37.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
272
10.91%
Other forms of private rent
25
1%
Other social rented
20
0.8%
Total households: 2,493

Property prices in Woodthorpe

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£268
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£255K – £400K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Woodthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £665,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woodthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£385,000£304
Terraced1£310,000£234
Semi-Detached11£280,000£291
Flats11£150,000£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woodthorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-Detached
2016£265,000£114,875£212,000
2017£289,675£110,000£220,000
2018£295,000£118,250£215,000
2019£335,000£116,500£232,500
2020£340,500£120,750£259,250
2021£352,500£115,250£267,500
2022£380,000£140,000£285,000
2023£385,000£135,000£320,000
2024£380,000£152,500£310,500
2025£393,000£150,000£305,000
2026£320,000£157,500£285,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodthorpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-Detached
2016£203£151£205
2017£206£167£198
2018£225£178£220
2019£248£177£226
2020£247£191£255
2021£268£190£246
2022£317£218£295
2023£303£213£268
2024£305£227£293
2025£274£207£289
2026£313£163£281
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodthorpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woodthorpe 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 Woodthorpe ward.

Local councillors

Ron McCrossen

Woodthorpe - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Viv McCrossen

Woodthorpe - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Woodthorpe

Is Woodthorpe safe?

Woodthorpe records about 42 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 Woodthorpe?

The median sale price in Woodthorpe is £320,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Woodthorpe?

Woodthorpe has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Woodthorpe?

Woodthorpe scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Woodthorpe sits around rank 29,334 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 Woodthorpe?

The average household income in Woodthorpe is around £58,498 per year, and 1% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Woodthorpe?

Woodthorpe is represented by 2 elected councillors: Ron McCrossen (Labour Party) and Viv McCrossen (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Woodthorpe

NG54JE

Fisher Avenue

NG53HF

Black Swan Close

NG54GQ

Breck Hill Road

NG54LJ

Revesby Road

NG54GT

Maitland Road

NG54HY

Worcester Road

NG54EY

Egerton Road

NG54GL

Litton Close

NG54GU

Greys Road

NG54JF

Saville Road

NG54FL

Knighton Road

NG54JB

Wadham Road

NG54LG

Coningsby Road

NG54GB

Marlborough Road

NG53GG

Mansfield Road

NG54GJ

Lewindon Court

NG54FE

Albemarle Road

NG54HR

Park Road

NG54LX

Longridge Road

NG54FY

Tennyson Road

NG54JA

Thackerays Lane

NG35QE

Malmesbury Road

NG54JQ

The Wyndings

NG54BJ

Egerton Road

NG54GG

Woodthorpe Drive

NG54GY

Woodthorpe Drive

NG54LB

Whernside Road

NG54PG

Melbury Road

NG54HP

Thackerays Lane

NG53FW

Mansfield Road

NG54JT

Wensley Road

NG35LP

Highcroft

NG54FB

Villiers Road

NG54GE

Buckingham Road

NG35LA

Birkland Avenue

NG54GR

Breck Hill Road

NG35JZ

Clipstone Avenue

NG54FU

Grange Road

NG54LW

Somersby Road

NG54GF

Warwick Avenue

NG54GS

Maitland Avenue

NG54GP

Breck Hill Road

NG53FX

Woodland Grove

NG53FY

Mansfield Road

NG54AT

Woodthorpe Drive

NG54HQ

Thackerays Lane

NG54FZ

Cowper Road

NG54FH

Calstock Road

NG54JW

Wensley Road

NG54LP

Littlegreen Road

NG54LF

Patterdale Road

NG54GA

Grange Road

NG54JH

Arno Vale Road

NG54LD

Whernside Road

NG54FX

The Crescent

NG54FD

Woodthorpe Avenue

NG54LN

Littlegreen Road

NG54HU

Thackerays Lane

NG53FZ

Mansfield Road

NG54JY

Coningsby Gardens East

NG54HZ

Hereford Road

NG54PH

De Vere Gardens

NG54LE

Littlegreen Road

NG54JZ

Tunstall Road

NG54FG

Marlborough Road

NG54FW

Grange Road

NG54FJ

Dean Road

NG35JX

Shortcross Avenue

NG53JE

Black Swan Close

NG54HW

Worcester Road

NG54JL

Arno Vale Gardens

NG54JJ

Arno Vale Road

NG54FP

Villiers Road

NG53JG

Black Swan Close

NG54PF

Melbury Road

NG54LR

Patterdale Road

NG53FH

Mansfield Road

NG54FS

Weston Close

NG54LQ

Patterdale Road

NG35QD

Barden Road

NG35QB

Somersby Road

NG54GW

Fairview Road

NG54LA

Longridge Road

NG54JX

Wensley Road

NG54JS

Longacre

NG54HG

Raibank Gardens

NG54HT

Thackerays Lane

NG53GB

Mansfield Road

NG54JU

Wensley Road

NG54JG

Arno Vale Road

NG53JF

Black Swan Close

NG54GD

Grafton Avenue

NG54HX

Worcester Gardens

NG54LL

Revesby Road

NG54FT

Woodthorpe Drive

NG54GN

The Spinney

NG54JR

Low Croft

NG54FF

Egerton Road

NG54JD

Thackerays Lane

NG54LH

Coningsby Road