Postcode NG5 2AJ is located in a minor urban area, within the Sherwood ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Mapperley Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 174.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mapperley Park is £52,091 per year. The nearest station is Beaconsfield Street Tram Stop, about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is John Farr Rest Garden.
Mapperley Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,016 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Mapperley Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Mapperley Park is £52,091 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from NG5 2AJ.
Mapperley Park near NG5 2AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Beaconsfield Street Tram Stop located about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Beaconsfield Street Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Beaconsfield Street Tram Stop |
| 0.9 mi | Shipstone Street Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Shipstone Street Tram Stop |
| 0.9 mi | Noel Street Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Noel Street Tram Stop |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | John Farr Rest Garden | Small | Walking directions to John Farr Rest Garden |
| 0.5 mi | Hedley Villas Park | Small | Walking directions to Hedley Villas Park |
| 0.3 mi | Poplar Avenue Playground | Small | Walking directions to Poplar Avenue Playground |
Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £242 per square foot) in Sherwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £373,750 | £278 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £250,000 | £255 |
| Terraced | 49 | £204,000 | £220 |
| Flats | 14 | £112,500 | £195 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £252,000 | £110,000 | £165,000 | £133,500 |
| 2017 | £255,000 | £92,500 | £165,250 | £135,000 |
| 2018 | £277,500 | £105,000 | £160,000 | £142,439 |
| 2019 | £282,000 | £95,750 | £173,000 | £150,000 |
| 2020 | £312,500 | £103,500 | £179,500 | £164,745 |
| 2021 | £318,750 | £118,000 | £195,000 | £168,000 |
| 2022 | £362,000 | £125,000 | £225,000 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | £315,000 | £132,500 | £225,000 | £190,000 |
| 2024 | £375,000 | £136,000 | £238,000 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £357,250 | £134,000 | £243,500 | £190,000 |
| 2026 | £402,500 | £92,000 | £262,750 | £195,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £208 | £167 | £162 | £164 |
| 2017 | £215 | £172 | £169 | £170 |
| 2018 | £206 | £185 | £176 | £170 |
| 2019 | £221 | £148 | £179 | £180 |
| 2020 | £258 | £172 | £192 | £190 |
| 2021 | £249 | £185 | £206 | £199 |
| 2022 | £282 | £190 | £236 | £224 |
| 2023 | £258 | £232 | £237 | £232 |
| 2024 | £289 | £207 | £243 | £229 |
| 2025 | £302 | £216 | £247 | £227 |
| 2026 | £282 | £174 | £258 | £225 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 2AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 7, Chesham Drive, Nottingham, NG5 2AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 5, Clandon Drive, Nottingham, NG5 2AN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 31, Ravensmore Road, Nottingham, NG5 2AH | Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 9, Waldeck Road, Nottingham, NG5 2AG | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 12, Waldeck Road, Nottingham, NG5 2AF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the NG5 2AJ postcode area, located within Mapperley Park, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 2AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 101 Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1QZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Carrington Stores | 120-124 Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1AD | Walking directions to Carrington Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Haydn Road Off Licence and Convenience Store | 79-81 Haydn Road, Nottingham, NG5 2LA | Walking directions to Haydn Road Off Licence and Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Mercy Food & Wine | 63 Haydn Road, Nottingham, NG5 2LA | Walking directions to Mercy Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Pop In Daily | Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1BJ | Walking directions to Pop In Daily |
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 2AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adele Williams
Sherwood - Elected 4 May 2023
AJ Matsiko
Sherwood - Elected 4 May 2023
Nayab Patel
Sherwood - Elected 4 May 2023
Nadia Whittome
Nottingham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NG5 2AJ records about 174 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2AJ in Mapperley Park is £235,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NG5 2AJ, including FUEL (Good), Claremont Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Carrington Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NG5 2AJ is Beaconsfield Street Tram Stop, about 1,298 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.
NG5 2AJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,016 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 NG5 2AJ is Nadia Whittome (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adele Williams (Labour Party), AJ Matsiko (Labour Party) and Nayab Patel (Labour Party).