Postcode NG5 2NJ is located in a minor urban area, within the Sherwood ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the North Sherwood area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Sherwood is £50,481 per year. The nearest station is Basford Tram Stop, about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Valley Road Park - The Jason Spencer Sports Ground.
North Sherwood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,087 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
North Sherwood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 164.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Sherwood is £50,481 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG5 2NJ.
North Sherwood near NG5 2NJ 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Basford Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Basford Tram Stop |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Valley Road Park - The Jason Spencer Sports Ground | Large | Walking directions to Valley Road Park - The Jason Spencer Sports Ground |
| 0.5 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 2NJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2025 | 17, Compton Road, Nottingham, NG5 2NH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 1, Compton Road, Nottingham, NG5 2NH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 18, Foxhollies Grove, Nottingham, NG5 2NP | Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 5, Foxhollies Grove, Nottingham, NG5 2NP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 10, Caledon Road, Nottingham, NG5 2NG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the NG5 2NJ postcode area, located within North Sherwood, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 2NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rajah Foods | 325 Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1FJ | Walking directions to Rajah Foods |
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Bazaar International Superstore | 472 Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1FX | Walking directions to Bazaar International Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Last Stop Market | 501a Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1FW | Walking directions to Last Stop Market |
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 2NJ, 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 2NJ records about 164 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NG5 2NJ in North Sherwood is £235,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NG5 2NJ, including Seely Primary School (Good), Hospital and Home Education PRU (Good) and Nottingham Free School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NG5 2NJ is Basford Tram Stop, about 1,585 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.
NG5 2NJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,087 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 2NJ 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).