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NG5 5BU

Bulwell Forest

Nottingham

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

Overview

Postcode NG5 5BU 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 1.1 miles away. There are 11 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
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

11.5%

Approximately 11.5% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG5 5BU.

Flood risk

No risk

Rise Park & Top Valley West near NG5 5BU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
2,657.4 per km²

Demographics

British
185
64.46%
Indian
22
7.67%
Caribbean
15
5.23%
Other Black
10
3.48%
Other White
10
3.48%
Total population: 287

Housing

Owns outright
69
52.67%
Owns with a mortgage
37
28.24%
Other social rented
15
11.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.63%
Total households: 131

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 5BU postcode area, located within Rise Park & Top Valley West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryPark Vale AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.1 miPrimaryRise Park Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWestglade Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miGo Local Extra3 Bestwood Park Drive West, Nottingham, NG5 5EJ
0.1 miNisa19 Bestwood Park Drive West, Nottingham, NG5 5EJ
0.1 miHeron Foods17 Bestwood Park Drive West, Nottingham, NG5 5EJ
0.5 miTesco ExtraTop Valley Way, Nottingham, NG5 9DD
0.5 miCrest Mini Market27 Tithe Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 9PB

Data Sources

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