Postcode NG5 2LW 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sherwood Vale is £50,340 per year. The nearest station is Basford Tram Stop located about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Valley Road Park - The Jason Spencer Sports Ground.
Sherwood Vale has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,336 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Sherwood Vale has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from NG5 2LW.
Sherwood Vale near NG5 2LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Basford Tram Stop located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Basford Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Basford Tram Stop |
| 1 mi | Beaconsfield Street Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Beaconsfield Street Tram Stop |
| 1 mi | Shipstone Street Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Shipstone Street Tram Stop |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Valley Road Park - The Jason Spencer Sports Ground | Large | Walking directions to Valley Road Park - The Jason Spencer Sports Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Poplar Avenue Playground | Small | Walking directions to Poplar Avenue Playground |
Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £232,000 in Sherwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £625,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 64 | £189,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 81 | £250,000 |
| Detached | 29 | £357,500 |
| Flats | 11 | £138,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sherwood
In the NG5 2LW postcode area, located within Sherwood Vale, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 2LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rajah Foods | 325 Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1FJ | Walking directions to Rajah Foods |
| 0.1 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 | Tesco Express | 101 Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1QZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 506 Mansfield Road, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 2FB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NG5 2LW, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.