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NG5 3GA

Ribblesdale Road

Sherwood

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Overview

Postcode NG5 3GA 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below 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 Bulwell, about 2.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Arnot Hill Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

North Sherwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,619 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

North Sherwood has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.2%

Approximately 4.2% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in North Sherwood is £50,481 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 159 ft away from NG5 3GA.

Flood risk

No risk

North Sherwood near NG5 3GA 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG5 3GA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miArnot Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Arnot Hill Park
0.1 miValley Road Water MeadowMediumWalking directions to Valley Road Water Meadow
0.3 miPeggy's ParkMediumWalking directions to Peggy's Park

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
3,342 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.6(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.75(+29%)
Shoplifting
17.8(+105%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.87(+60%)
Public order
6.59(-5%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
194
74.9%
Other
13
5.02%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
4.25%
Other White
11
4.25%
Indian
6
2.32%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
39.19%
Level 3 (A level)
40
18.02%
No qualifications
39
17.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.81%
Apprenticeship
18
8.11%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
50%
Owns with a mortgage
37
30.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.67%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.67%
Social rents from council
4
3.33%
Total households: 120

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 3GA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 3GA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 2026Flat 7, Valley Court, Ribblesdale Road, Nottingham, NG5 3GAFlatsLeasehold£92,000
25 Nov 2025Flat 11, Valley Court, Ribblesdale Road, Nottingham, NG5 3GAFlatsLeasehold£100,000
03 Nov 2025Flat 9, Valley Court, Ribblesdale Road, Nottingham, NG5 3GAFlatsLeasehold£100,000
26 Sept 2025Flat 46, Valley Court, Ribblesdale Road, Nottingham, NG5 3GAFlatsLeasehold£95,000
11 Jul 2025Flat 2, Valley Court, Ribblesdale Road, Nottingham, NG5 3GAFlatsLeasehold£125,000

Schools

In the NG5 3GA postcode area, located within North Sherwood, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG5 3GA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBurford Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryArno Vale Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWoodthorpe Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG5 3GA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miShop'N DriveMansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 3GFWalking directions to Shop'N Drive
0.2 miSharp's Shop53 Sherbrook Road, Nottingham, NG5 6ALWalking directions to Sharp's Shop
0.3 miW.E. Berry and Son131 Sherbrook Road, Nottingham, NG5 6ASWalking directions to W.E. Berry and Son
0.3 miGifto Minimarket & Off Licence133 Sherbrook Road, Nottingham, NG5 6ASWalking directions to Gifto Minimarket & Off Licence
0.4 miEdwards Lane One Stop Convenience Store25-27 Longmead Drive, Nottingham, NG5 6DUWalking directions to Edwards Lane One Stop Convenience Store

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 3GA, 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)North SherwoodE02002874
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Nottingham 007AE01013963
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1996-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NG5 3GA

Is NG5 3GA (North Sherwood) safe?

The area around NG5 3GA records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near NG5 3GA?

The median sale price around NG5 3GA in North Sherwood is £235,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG5 3GA?

There are 15 schools close to NG5 3GA, including Burford Primary and Nursery School (Good), Arno Vale Junior School (Good) and Woodthorpe Infant School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NG5 3GA?

NG5 3GA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,619 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG5 3GA (North Sherwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

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