Postcode NG5 2BU is located in a minor urban area, within the Mapperley ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Mapperley Park area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below 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 High School Tram Stop, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Arboretum.
Mapperley Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,425 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Mapperley Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.3% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from NG5 2BU.
Mapperley Park near NG5 2BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is High School Tram Stop located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | High School Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to High School Tram Stop |
| 0.6 mi | NTU Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to NTU Tram Stop |
| 0.6 mi | The Forest Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to The Forest Tram Stop |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Arboretum | Large | Walking directions to Arboretum |
| 0.3 mi | Heskey Park & Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Heskey Park & Play Area |
| 0.3 mi | John Farr Rest Garden | Small | Walking directions to John Farr Rest Garden |
Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £190,750 (about £246 per square foot) in Mapperley area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £895,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £315,000 | £315 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £210,000 | £251 |
| Terraced | 62 | £184,000 | £254 |
| Flats | 47 | £147,950 | £204 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £272,500 | £96,000 | £149,750 | £127,500 |
| 2017 | £292,500 | £109,000 | £136,250 | £116,500 |
| 2018 | £240,000 | £105,000 | £150,000 | £120,000 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £103,500 | £148,500 | £122,250 |
| 2020 | £262,000 | £125,000 | £177,500 | £137,500 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £140,000 | £207,000 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | £271,000 | £136,500 | £230,000 | £168,000 |
| 2023 | £336,500 | £135,000 | £208,500 | £172,000 |
| 2024 | £264,000 | £133,500 | £220,000 | £165,500 |
| 2025 | £280,000 | £150,000 | £225,000 | £191,000 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £144,000 | £230,000 | £183,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £244 | £138 | £164 | £165 |
| 2017 | £215 | £154 | £172 | £159 |
| 2018 | £230 | £155 | £176 | £165 |
| 2019 | £233 | £162 | £187 | £166 |
| 2020 | £222 | £183 | £196 | £186 |
| 2021 | £255 | £188 | £218 | £194 |
| 2022 | £288 | £201 | £228 | £227 |
| 2023 | £296 | £215 | £246 | £212 |
| 2024 | £299 | £201 | £237 | £224 |
| 2025 | £301 | £200 | £262 | £257 |
| 2026 | £315 | £200 | £250 | £258 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 2BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct 2025 | Flat 1, 214 - 216, Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2BU | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 17, Chestnut Grove, Nottingham, NG3 5AD | Detached | Freehold | £630,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | The Coach House, 7A, Chestnut Grove, Nottingham, NG3 5AD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £288,800 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 2, St Andrews Road, Nottingham, NG3 5BP | Detached | Freehold | £750,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | St. Andrews House, 2, Mapperley Road, Nottingham, NG3 5AA | Detached | Freehold | £875,000 |
In the NG5 2BU postcode area, located within Mapperley Park, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best Choice | 193-195 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3FS | Walking directions to Best Choice |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria | 153 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3FR | Walking directions to Victoria |
| 0.3 mi | 24 Express | 141-143 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3FR | Walking directions to 24 Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 117-119 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3FQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Five Hills Food and Wine | 307-309 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2DA | Walking directions to Five Hills Food and Wine |
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 2BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kirsty Lemara Jones
Mapperley - Elected 4 May 2023
Leslie Eni-Itan Ayoola
Mapperley - Elected 4 May 2023
Sajid Mohammed
Mapperley - Elected 4 May 2023
Nadia Whittome
Nottingham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NG5 2BU records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2BU in Mapperley Park is £190,750 (about £246 per square foot) based on 180 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NG5 2BU, including Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College (Requires improvement), Hollygirt School and Nottingham Girls' High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NG5 2BU is High School Tram Stop, about 718 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.
NG5 2BU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,425 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 2BU is Nadia Whittome (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kirsty Lemara Jones (Labour and Co-operative Party), Leslie Eni-Itan Ayoola (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sajid Mohammed (Labour and Co-operative Party).