Postcode NG5 2DU 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 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is John Farr Rest Garden.
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.
Sherwood Vale has an average crime rate, with approximately 66 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Sherwood Vale is £50,340 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG5 2DU.
Sherwood Vale near NG5 2DU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Beaconsfield Street Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Beaconsfield Street Tram Stop |
| 0.9 mi | Noel Street Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Noel Street Tram Stop |
| 0.9 mi | Shipstone Street Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Shipstone Street Tram Stop |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | John Farr Rest Garden | Small | Walking directions to John Farr Rest Garden |
| 0.4 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 2DU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2025 | 105, Watcombe Circus, Nottingham, NG5 2DU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 93, Watcombe Circus, Nottingham, NG5 2DU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £382,500 | |
| 04 Apr 2025 | Flat 1, 27, Watcombe Circus, Nottingham, NG5 2DU | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 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 |
In the NG5 2DU postcode area, located within Sherwood Vale, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 2DU
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 365 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2DA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 2DU, 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 2DU 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.
The median sale price around NG5 2DU in Sherwood Vale 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 2DU, including Carrington Primary and Nursery School (Good), FUEL (Good) and Claremont Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NG5 2DU is Beaconsfield Street Tram Stop, about 1,373 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.
NG5 2DU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Nottingham East covering NG5 2DU 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).