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NG5 3HY

Covedale Road

Sherwood

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Overview

Postcode NG5 3HY 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% 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 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Valley Road Park - The Jason Spencer Sports Ground.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

North Sherwood has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,556 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

North Sherwood has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.9%

Approximately 6.9% 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.

Income level

6/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG5 3HY.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG5 3HY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miValley Road Park - The Jason Spencer Sports GroundLargeWalking directions to Valley Road Park - The Jason Spencer Sports Ground
0.3 miValley Road Water MeadowMediumWalking directions to Valley Road Water Meadow
0.2 miPeggy's ParkMediumWalking directions to Peggy's Park

Area Profile

Population
441
Population density
2,679.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.1(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.88(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.04(-19%)
Burglary
3.29(-1%)
Public order
2.75(-60%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
234
52.94%
Pakistani
49
11.09%
Other Asian
31
7.01%
Indian
30
6.79%
African
25
5.66%
Total population: 442

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
214
58.63%
No qualifications
36
9.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
9.59%
Level 3 (A level)
29
7.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
5.75%
Total 16+ residents: 365

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
80
45.71%
Owns with a mortgage
65
37.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
8.57%
Other social rented
12
6.86%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.71%
Total households: 175

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 3HY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 3HY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 2025180, Edwards Lane, Nottingham, NG5 3HZSemi-DetachedFreehold£322,500
20 Nov 202511, Cragdale Road, Nottingham, NG5 3HXDetachedFreehold£415,000
30 Jun 2025130, Ribblesdale Road, Nottingham, NG5 3HWDetachedFreehold£420,000
31 Mar 2025156, Ribblesdale Road, Nottingham, NG5 3HWDetachedFreehold£357,500
12 Jun 202527, Arndale Road, Nottingham, NG5 3GTDetachedFreehold£430,000

Schools

In the NG5 3HY postcode area, located within North Sherwood, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.5 miNot applicableHospital and Home Education PRUPupil referral unit

Good

0.5 miPrimarySeely Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 3HY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG5 3HY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miEdwards Lane One Stop Convenience Store25-27 Longmead Drive, Nottingham, NG5 6DUWalking directions to Edwards Lane One Stop Convenience Store
0.3 miTesco ExpressOxclose Lane, Nottingham, NG5 6FZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miBestwood Convenience Store133 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HRWalking directions to Bestwood Convenience Store
0.4 miFamily Shopper119-121 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HRWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.5 miW.E. Berry and Son131 Sherbrook Road, Nottingham, NG5 6ASWalking directions to W.E. Berry and Son

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 3HY, 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 007BE01013964
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG5 3HY

Is NG5 3HY (North Sherwood) safe?

The area around NG5 3HY records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 3HY?

The median sale price around NG5 3HY 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 3HY?

There are 12 schools close to NG5 3HY, including Burford Primary and Nursery School (Good), Hospital and Home Education PRU (Good) and Seely Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NG5 3HY?

NG5 3HY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,556 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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