Postcode NG1 4BU is located in a minor urban area, within the Hyson Green & Arboretum ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Arboretum, Forest & Trent University area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Arboretum, Forest & Trent University is £46,357 per year. The nearest station is Royal Centre Tram Stop, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Arboretum.
Arboretum, Forest & Trent University has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,975 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Arboretum, Forest & Trent University has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Arboretum, Forest & Trent University is £46,357 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 87 ft away from NG1 4BU.
Arboretum, Forest & Trent University near NG1 4BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Royal Centre Tram Stop located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Royal Centre Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Royal Centre Tram Stop |
| 0.2 mi | NTU Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to NTU Tram Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Old Market Square Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Old Market Square Tram Stop |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Arboretum | Large | Walking directions to Arboretum |
| 0.5 mi | Nottingham Castle Grounds | Small | Walking directions to Nottingham Castle Grounds |
| 0.5 mi | St. Mary's Rest Garden | Small | Walking directions to St. Mary's Rest Garden |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £149,000 (about £186 per square foot) in Hyson Green & Arboretum area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,500 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £180,000 | £230 |
| Terraced | 48 | £147,750 | £176 |
| Flats | 23 | £131,000 | £217 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £155,000 | £89,950 | £123,000 | £95,000 |
| 2017 | £170,000 | £92,275 | £124,000 | £96,000 |
| 2018 | £172,000 | £115,000 | £140,000 | £105,000 |
| 2019 | £170,000 | £120,000 | £130,000 | £107,000 |
| 2020 | £175,000 | £119,000 | £130,000 | £125,000 |
| 2021 | £182,000 | £128,000 | £145,000 | £122,000 |
| 2022 | £217,500 | £120,000 | £172,500 | £135,000 |
| 2023 | £210,000 | £134,000 | £170,000 | £140,000 |
| 2024 | £240,000 | £130,000 | £181,500 | £150,000 |
| 2025 | — | £117,700 | £180,000 | £148,250 |
| 2026 | — | £155,000 | £207,500 | £145,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £159 | £168 | £118 | £108 |
| 2017 | £154 | £176 | £118 | £108 |
| 2018 | £175 | £173 | £149 | £112 |
| 2019 | £202 | £189 | £145 | £125 |
| 2020 | £170 | £180 | £163 | £135 |
| 2021 | £221 | £202 | £160 | £150 |
| 2022 | £244 | £190 | £182 | £157 |
| 2023 | £266 | £219 | £154 | £158 |
| 2024 | £279 | £227 | £215 | £175 |
| 2025 | — | £196 | £210 | £183 |
| 2026 | — | £243 | £232 | £172 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG1 4BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | Apartment 46, Cymbeline House, 26, Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, NG1 4FQ | Flats | Leasehold | £56,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | The Clock Tower, Talbot Street, Nottingham, NG1 5GG | Other | Freehold | £1,932,292 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 27 - 33, Market Street, Nottingham, NG1 6HX | Other | Freehold | £801,999 | |
| 05 Jan 2026 | 9, Matlock Court, Nottingham, NG1 4DT | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 14, Matlock Court, Nottingham, NG1 4DT | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 |
In the NG1 4BU postcode area, located within Arboretum, Forest & Trent University, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG1 4BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Uni Express | 1b Talbot Street, Nottingham, NG1 5GQ | Walking directions to Uni Express |
| 0.1 mi | Oriental Mart | 1A Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, NG1 5ED | Walking directions to Oriental Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 24-30 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, NG1 4FQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Little Waitrose | 31 Milton Street, Nottingham, NG1 3EN | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 93-95 Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham, NG1 6LA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NG1 4BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liaqat Ali
Hyson Green & Arboretum - Elected 4 May 2023
Naim Saqab Salim
Hyson Green & Arboretum - Elected 4 May 2023
Sana Nasir
Hyson Green & Arboretum - Elected 4 May 2023
Nadia Whittome
Nottingham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NG1 4BU records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around NG1 4BU in Arboretum, Forest & Trent University is £149,000 (about £186 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NG1 4BU, including The Nottingham Trent University (Good), St Joseph's School and Nottingham College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NG1 4BU is Royal Centre Tram Stop, about 137 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.
NG1 4BU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,975 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Nottingham East covering NG1 4BU is Nadia Whittome (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Liaqat Ali (Labour Party), Naim Saqab Salim (Labour Party) and Sana Nasir (Labour Party).