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NG5 1LT

Mayfair Gardens

Basford

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Overview

Postcode NG5 1LT 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.1 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 Basford Park Lane is £42,361 per year. The nearest station is David Lane Tram Stop, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Vernon Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Basford Park Lane has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,503 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Basford Park Lane has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.9%

Approximately 35.9% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from NG5 1LT.

Flood risk

No risk

Basford Park Lane near NG5 1LT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is David Lane Tram Stop located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG5 1LT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

David Lane Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to David Lane Tram Stop
0.7 mi

Basford Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Basford 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 1LT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miVernon ParkLargeWalking directions to Vernon Park
0.3 miHeathfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Heathfield Park

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
6,124 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.28(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.49(-8%)
Other theft
9.29(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.67(+17%)
Public order
8.05(+16%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
133
56.12%
Indian
15
6.33%
African
15
6.33%
Caribbean
14
5.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
5.49%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
30.37%
No qualifications
49
25.65%
Level 3 (A level)
32
16.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
10.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.38%
Total 16+ residents: 191

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
38
32.48%
Owns with a mortgage
32
27.35%
Owns outright
22
18.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.68%
Other social rented
4
3.42%
Total households: 117

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 1LT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 1LT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Oct 2025Flat 4, 178, Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 1NJFlatsLeasehold£35,000
02 Oct 2025Flat 1, 178, Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 1NJFlatsLeasehold£35,000
29 Sept 2025Flat 3, 178, Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 1NJFlatsLeasehold£35,000
17 Apr 202640, Heathfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 1NNTerracedFreehold£146,500
07 Nov 202588, Heathfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 1NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£153,000

Schools

In the NG5 1LT postcode area, located within Basford Park Lane, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG5 1LT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHenry Whipple Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySouthwark Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableGreen Crescent SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 1LT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG5 1LT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa Local176 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 1NJWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miAndover Road Post Office & Convnenience Store2 Andover Road, Nottingham, NG5 5FFWalking directions to Andover Road Post Office & Convnenience Store
0.1 miCo-op Food244 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miBestwood Convenience Store147-149 Andover Road, Nottingham, NG5 5FDWalking directions to Bestwood Convenience Store
0.4 miWestern Valley Stores304-308 Valley Road, Nottingham, NG5 1HWWalking directions to Western Valley Stores

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 1LT, 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 008DE01013835
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1987-04-01

Frequently asked questions about NG5 1LT

Is NG5 1LT (Basford Park Lane) safe?

The area around NG5 1LT records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 1LT?

The median sale price around NG5 1LT 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 1LT?

There are 12 schools close to NG5 1LT, including Henry Whipple Primary School (Good), Southwark Primary School (Good) and Green Crescent School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG5 1LT?

The closest station to NG5 1LT is David Lane Tram Stop, about 1,023 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.

How deprived is the area around NG5 1LT?

NG5 1LT scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,503 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Nottingham North and Kimberley covering NG5 1LT 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).