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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 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
44
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
19.92(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.59(-29%)
Shoplifting
3.43(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.43(-54%)
Burglary
3.43(+3%)
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

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £376,000 in Woodthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woodthorpe 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 Woodthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£412,500
Flats6£146,250
Semi-Detached11£300,000
Terraced3£269,000

10 years median price trend in Woodthorpe

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

All postcodes in Woodthorpe

NG54FT

Woodthorpe Drive

NG54JH

Arno Vale Road

NG54LB

Whernside Road

NG54GE

Buckingham Road

NG54LA

Longridge Road

Data Sources

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