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NG5 3BB

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Sherwood

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Overview

Postcode NG5 3BB 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% 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 Bulwell, about 2.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Woodthorpe Grange Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Sherwood Vale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,516 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Sherwood Vale has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.3%

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.

Income level

6/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from NG5 3BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Sherwood Vale near NG5 3BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bulwell located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG5 3BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWoodthorpe Grange ParkLargeWalking directions to Woodthorpe Grange Park
0.5 miValley Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Valley Road Park

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
2,193 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
8.88(-47%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.14(-76%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.18(-30%)
Public order
2.22(-68%)
Other crime
2.22(-6%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
84.42%
Other White
14
5.07%
Pakistani
7
2.54%
Caribbean
6
2.17%
Indian
3
1.09%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
44.44%
No qualifications
31
12.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.9%
Level 3 (A level)
29
11.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
10.71%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
63.25%
Owns with a mortgage
22
18.8%
Other social rented
12
10.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.98%
Shared ownership
1
0.85%
Total households: 117

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 3BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 3BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 202619, Birch Walk, Nottingham, NG5 3BDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£190,000
25 Nov 202524, Birch Walk, Nottingham, NG5 3BDFlatsLeasehold£195,000
04 Apr 202532, Birch Walk, Nottingham, NG5 3BDTerracedLeasehold£114,500
06 Mar 2025164, Mansfield Street, Nottingham, NG5 4AUTerracedFreehold£284,500
31 Oct 202521, Hall Street, Nottingham, NG5 4BBTerracedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the NG5 3BB postcode area, located within Sherwood Vale, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG5 3BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableHospital and Home Education PRUPupil referral unit

Good

0.3 miPrimarySeely Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHaydn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 3BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG5 3BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHeron Foods646 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2GAWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miFormer Sherwood Post Office607 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2FWWalking directions to Former Sherwood Post Office
0.2 miCo-op Food624 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2GAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miTesco Express712-716 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 3FWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miOzan International Food Centre586-588 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2FSWalking directions to Ozan International Food Centre

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 3BB, 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 010BE01013968
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced2004-10-01

Frequently asked questions about NG5 3BB

Is NG5 3BB (Sherwood Vale) safe?

The area around NG5 3BB records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 3BB?

The median sale price around NG5 3BB 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 3BB?

There are 11 schools close to NG5 3BB, including Hospital and Home Education PRU (Good), Seely Primary School (Good) and Haydn Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NG5 3BB?

NG5 3BB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,516 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG5 3BB (Sherwood Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Nottingham East covering NG5 3BB 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).