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NG5 2BH

New Street

Sherwood

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Overview

Postcode NG5 2BH 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 Noel Street Tram Stop, about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is John Farr Rest Garden.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
174
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
25.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Mapperley Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.2%

Approximately 25.2% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Mapperley Park is £52,091 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from NG5 2BH.

Flood risk

No risk

Mapperley Park near NG5 2BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Noel Street Tram Stop located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG5 2BH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Noel Street Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Noel Street Tram Stop
0.8 mi

High School Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to High School Tram Stop
0.8 mi

Beaconsfield Street Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Beaconsfield Street Tram Stop

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG5 2BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miJohn Farr Rest GardenSmallWalking directions to John Farr Rest Garden
0.5 miHedley Villas ParkSmallWalking directions to Hedley Villas Park

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
4,730.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.33(+107%)
Anti-social behaviour
62.09(+268%)
Shoplifting
29.72(+242%)
Drugs
20.48(+604%)
Public order
18.49(+167%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
69.79%
Other White
16
5.56%
Indian
14
4.86%
Caribbean
12
4.17%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
3.47%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
41.97%
No qualifications
57
20.8%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
5.84%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
73
51.05%
Social rents from council
31
21.68%
Owns outright
14
9.79%
Owns with a mortgage
14
9.79%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.2%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Sherwood

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)163
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £298K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sherwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£373,750£278
Semi-Detached76£250,000£255
Terraced49£204,000£220
Flats14£112,500£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sherwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sherwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sherwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sherwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sherwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 2BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 2BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 2025343B, Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2DAFlatsLeasehold£160,000
22 Jul 20259, Selkirk Way, Nottingham, NG5 2DYFlatsLeasehold£82,500
18 Jul 2025Flat 1, 34, Zulla Road, Nottingham, NG3 5DBOtherLeasehold£437,500
14 Mar 2025Flat 4, 4, Magdala Road, Nottingham, NG3 5DDFlatsLeasehold£120,000
28 Feb 20253, Hamilton Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 1BZTerracedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the NG5 2BH postcode area, located within Mapperley Park, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG5 2BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCarrington Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryClaremont Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableJamia Al-Hudaa Residential CollegeOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 2BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG5 2BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLidl323-333 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2DAWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miFive Hills Food and Wine307-309 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2DAWalking directions to Five Hills Food and Wine
0.1 miCo-op Food365 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2DAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miPop In DailyHucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1BJWalking directions to Pop In Daily
0.2 miCarrington Stores120-124 Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1ADWalking directions to Carrington 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 2BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adele Williams

Sherwood - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

AJ Matsiko

Sherwood - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Nayab Patel

Sherwood - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Nadia Whittome

Nottingham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNottinghamE06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyNottingham EastE14001410
WardSherwoodE05012288
ParishNottingham, unparished areaE43000016
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mapperley ParkE02002882
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Nottingham 015EE01013972
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced2012-11-01

Frequently asked questions about NG5 2BH

Is NG5 2BH (Mapperley Park) safe?

The area around NG5 2BH 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.

What is the average house price near NG5 2BH?

The median sale price around NG5 2BH in Mapperley Park is £235,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG5 2BH?

There are 20 schools close to NG5 2BH, including Carrington Primary and Nursery School (Good), Claremont Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG5 2BH?

The closest station to NG5 2BH is Noel Street Tram Stop, about 1,186 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.

How deprived is the area around NG5 2BH?

NG5 2BH 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).

Who represents NG5 2BH (Mapperley Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Nottingham East covering NG5 2BH 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).