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NG5 5BL

Bulwell Forest

Nottingham

England / East Midlands / Nottingham / Rise Park & Top Valley West / Bulwell Forest / NG5 5BL

Overview

Postcode NG5 5BL is located in a minor urban area, within the Bulwell Forest ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region , and forms part of the Rise Park & Top Valley West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rise Park & Top Valley West is £38,100 per year. The nearest station is Bulwell located about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Rise Park & Top Valley West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,941 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Rise Park & Top Valley West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

5.1%

Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income of residents in Rise Park & Top Valley West is £38,100 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 157 ft away from NG5 5BL.

Flood risk

No risk

Rise Park & Top Valley West near NG5 5BL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.8 mi

Bulwell

N/A

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
2,995.4 per km²

Demographics

British
211
81.15%
Indian
11
4.23%
Caribbean
11
4.23%
Other Asian
5
1.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.92%
Total population: 260

Housing

Owns outright
56
47.86%
Owns with a mortgage
45
38.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.13%
Social rents from council
6
5.13%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.42%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Bulwell Forest

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Bulwell Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £400,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached51£265,000
Flats4£101,250
Semi-Detached44£185,300
Terraced46£150,000

10 years price trend in Bulwell Forest

Schools

In the NG5 5BL postcode area, located within Rise Park & Top Valley West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryStanstead Flying High AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryPark Vale AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miSecondaryThe Bulwell AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Special Measures

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miMorrisonsLeen Drive, Nottingham, NG6 8EP
0.4 miGo Local Extra3 Bestwood Park Drive West, Nottingham, NG5 5EJ
0.4 miHeron Foods17 Bestwood Park Drive West, Nottingham, NG5 5EJ
0.4 miNisa19 Bestwood Park Drive West, Nottingham, NG5 5EJ
0.4 miLocal 4U227-235 Hucknall Lane, Nottingham, NG6 8AG

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.