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NG5 1HY

Valley Road

Basford

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Overview

Postcode NG5 1HY is located in a minor urban area, within the Basford ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Basford Park Lane area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Basford Park Lane is £42,361 per year. The nearest station is Basford Tram Stop, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Vernon Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Basford Park Lane has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,665 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Basford Park Lane has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.8%

Approximately 9.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Basford Park Lane is £42,361 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from NG5 1HY.

Flood risk

Medium

Basford Park Lane near NG5 1HY has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Basford Tram Stop located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG5 1HY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Basford Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Basford Tram Stop
0.4 mi

David Lane Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to David Lane Tram Stop
0.8 mi

Highbury Vale Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Highbury Vale Tram Stop

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG5 1HY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miVernon ParkLargeWalking directions to Vernon Park
0.3 miHeathfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Heathfield Park
0.3 miSilverdale Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Silverdale Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
353
Population density
5,545 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
32.15(+90%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.17(-36%)
Shoplifting
11.64(+34%)
Public order
6.1(-12%)
Other crime
4.99(+111%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
57.1%
Pakistani
35
9.94%
Other White
34
9.66%
African
17
4.83%
Indian
13
3.69%
Total population: 352

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
31.88%
No qualifications
59
21.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.41%
Level 3 (A level)
37
13.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
39.88%
Owns with a mortgage
41
25.15%
Owns outright
31
19.02%
Other social rented
11
6.75%
Shared ownership
7
4.29%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Basford

Median price£191,000
Price per sq ft£233
Sales (last 12 months)148
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £226K

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £191,000 (about £233 per square foot) in Basford area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £405,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Basford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£260,000£256
Semi-Detached62£201,000£240
Terraced52£167,500£209
Flats7£92,950£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Basford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Basford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,000£81,250£124,000£80,000
2017£162,000£81,000£126,000£100,000
2018£162,000£85,000£135,000£105,000
2019£170,000£88,500£139,250£107,750
2020£190,000£88,000£135,000£117,500
2021£217,000£102,000£165,000£132,250
2022£238,000£106,250£180,000£140,000
2023£250,000£105,000£190,000£147,500
2024£250,000£115,000£187,000£147,000
2025£277,500£107,750£190,000£165,000
2026£218,000£81,475£197,000£162,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Basford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Basford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£118£154£111
2017£178£134£158£132
2018£188£142£162£136
2019£202£159£172£135
2020£208£152£169£150
2021£241£168£212£169
2022£258£174£223£171
2023£277£182£242£195
2024£272£182£221£192
2025£259£202£250£217
2026£274£218£229£211
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Basford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Basford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 1HY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 1HY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jun 2025491, Valley Road, Nottingham, NG5 1HZDetachedFreehold£250,000
20 Feb 20263, Norburn Crescent, Nottingham, NG6 0ANSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
16 Jul 20252, Norburn Crescent, Nottingham, NG6 0ANSemi-DetachedFreehold£152,000
22 Jan 202649, Salcombe Road, Nottingham, NG5 1JWSemi-DetachedFreehold£176,000
12 Dec 202556, Salcombe Road, Nottingham, NG5 1JWSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the NG5 1HY postcode area, located within Basford Park Lane, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG5 1HY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHeathfield Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableGreen Crescent SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySouthwark Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 1HY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG5 1HY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWestern Valley Stores304-308 Valley Road, Nottingham, NG5 1HWWalking directions to Western Valley Stores
0.2 miTesco Express544 Valley Road, Nottingham, NG5 1JJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miVernon Mini Market196 Vernon Road, Nottingham, NG6 0ADWalking directions to Vernon Mini Market
0.3 miSainsbury'sPerry Road, Nottingham, NG5 1HHWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miHafiz292 Nottingham Road, Nottingham, NG7 7DGWalking directions to Hafiz

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district.

Band A£1,837
Band B£2,143
Band C£2,449
Band D£2,755
Band E£3,368
Band F£3,980
Band G£4,592
Band H£5,511

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NG5 1HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Linda Woodings

Basford - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Nick Raine

Basford - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Salma Mumtaz

Basford - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Alex Norris

Nottingham North and Kimberley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNottinghamE06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyNottingham North and KimberleyE14001411
WardBasfordE05012271
ParishNottingham, unparished areaE43000016
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Basford Park LaneE02002875
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Nottingham 008BE01013828
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG5 1HY

Is NG5 1HY (Basford Park Lane) safe?

The area around NG5 1HY records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NG5 1HY?

The median sale price around NG5 1HY in Basford Park Lane is £191,000 (about £233 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG5 1HY?

There are 17 schools close to NG5 1HY, including Heathfield Primary and Nursery School (Good), Green Crescent School (Good) and Southwark Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG5 1HY?

The closest station to NG5 1HY is Basford Tram Stop, about 423 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.

How deprived is the area around NG5 1HY?

NG5 1HY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,665 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG5 1HY (Basford Park Lane) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Nottingham North and Kimberley covering NG5 1HY is Alex Norris (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Linda Woodings (Labour and Co-operative Party), Nick Raine (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Salma Mumtaz (Labour and Co-operative Party).

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