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NG5 2DT

Watcombe Circus

Sherwood

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Overview

Postcode NG5 2DT is located in a minor urban area, within the Sherwood ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Sherwood Vale area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sherwood Vale is £50,340 per year. The nearest station is Beaconsfield Street Tram Stop, about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Poplar Avenue Playground.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Sherwood Vale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,914 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Sherwood Vale has an average crime rate, with approximately 66 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.6%

Approximately 13.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Sherwood Vale is £50,340 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from NG5 2DT.

Flood risk

No risk

Sherwood Vale near NG5 2DT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Beaconsfield Street Tram Stop located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG5 2DT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Beaconsfield Street Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Beaconsfield Street Tram Stop
1 mi

Noel Street Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Noel Street Tram Stop
1 mi

Shipstone Street Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Shipstone Street Tram Stop

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG5 2DT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPoplar Avenue PlaygroundSmallWalking directions to Poplar Avenue Playground

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
7,362.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
88.83(+922%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.38(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.96(-17%)
Burglary
9.52(+186%)
Other crime
5.71(+142%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
74.84%
Other White
28
9.15%
Pakistani
16
5.23%
African
7
2.29%
Caribbean
5
1.63%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
54.44%
No qualifications
36
13.9%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
7.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.95%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
59
38.31%
Owns with a mortgage
45
29.22%
Owns outright
26
16.88%
Other social rented
20
12.99%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.95%
Total households: 154

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 2DT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 2DT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Dec 202570, Watcombe Circus, Nottingham, NG5 2DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£595,000
11 Nov 2025105, Watcombe Circus, Nottingham, NG5 2DUSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
07 Nov 202593, Watcombe Circus, Nottingham, NG5 2DUSemi-DetachedFreehold£382,500
04 Apr 2025Flat 1, 27, Watcombe Circus, Nottingham, NG5 2DUFlatsLeasehold£190,000
10 Apr 202618, Milner Road, Nottingham, NG5 2ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£367,500

Schools

In the NG5 2DT postcode area, located within Sherwood Vale, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG5 2DT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHaydn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryCarrington Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableFUELOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 2DT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG5 2DT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMercy Food & Wine63 Haydn Road, Nottingham, NG5 2LAWalking directions to Mercy Food & Wine
0.2 miHaydn Road Off Licence and Convenience Store79-81 Haydn Road, Nottingham, NG5 2LAWalking directions to Haydn Road Off Licence and Convenience Store
0.2 miTesco Express101 Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1QZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miCarrington Stores120-124 Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1ADWalking directions to Carrington Stores
0.3 miCo-op Food365 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2DAWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 2DT, 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)Sherwood ValeE02002877
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Nottingham 010EE01013971
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG5 2DT

Is NG5 2DT (Sherwood Vale) safe?

The area around NG5 2DT records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NG5 2DT?

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

What schools are near NG5 2DT?

There are 18 schools close to NG5 2DT, including Haydn Primary School (Outstanding), Carrington Primary and Nursery School (Good) and FUEL (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG5 2DT?

The closest station to NG5 2DT is Beaconsfield Street Tram Stop, about 1,468 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.

How deprived is the area around NG5 2DT?

NG5 2DT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,914 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG5 2DT (Sherwood Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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