Postcode NG5 1NJ 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 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Vernon Park.
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.
Basford Park Lane has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Basford Park Lane is £42,361 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from NG5 1NJ.
Basford Park Lane near NG5 1NJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is David Lane Tram Stop located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Vernon Park | Large | Walking directions to Vernon Park |
| 0.3 mi | Heathfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Heathfield Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £260,000 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £201,000 | £240 |
| Terraced | 52 | £167,500 | £209 |
| Flats | 7 | £92,950 | £203 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 1NJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2025 | Flat 4, 178, Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 1NJ | Flats | Leasehold | £35,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | Flat 1, 178, Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 1NJ | Flats | Leasehold | £35,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | Flat 3, 178, Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 1NJ | Flats | Leasehold | £35,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 827, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1NF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 85, Heathfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 1NL | Terraced | Freehold | £159,500 |
In the NG5 1NJ postcode area, located within Basford Park Lane, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 1NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nisa Local | 176 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 1NJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Andover Road Post Office & Convnenience Store | 2 Andover Road, Nottingham, NG5 5FF | Walking directions to Andover Road Post Office & Convnenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 244 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Bestwood Convenience Store | 147-149 Andover Road, Nottingham, NG5 5FD | Walking directions to Bestwood Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Western Valley Stores | 304-308 Valley Road, Nottingham, NG5 1HW | Walking directions to Western Valley Stores |
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 NG5 1NJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Linda Woodings
Basford - Elected 4 May 2023
Nick Raine
Basford - Elected 4 May 2023
Salma Mumtaz
Basford - Elected 4 May 2023
Alex Norris
Nottingham North and Kimberley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NG5 1NJ 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.
The median sale price around NG5 1NJ in Basford Park Lane is £191,000 (about £233 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NG5 1NJ, including Southwark Primary School (Good), Green Crescent School (Good) and Henry Whipple Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NG5 1NJ is David Lane Tram Stop, about 923 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.
NG5 1NJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Nottingham North and Kimberley covering NG5 1NJ 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).