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NG5 5DS

Portree Drive

Bulwell Forest

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Overview

Postcode NG5 5DS 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rise Park & Top Valley West is £47,384 per year. The nearest station is Moor Bridge Tram Stop, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bestwood Country Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Rise Park & Top Valley West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,813 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Rise Park & Top Valley West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

5/10

The average income per household in Rise Park & Top Valley West is £47,384 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Rise Park & Top Valley West near NG5 5DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moor Bridge Tram Stop located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG5 5DS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Moor Bridge Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Moor Bridge Tram Stop
1 mi

Bulwell Forest Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Bulwell Forest Tram Stop

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG5 5DS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBestwood Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Bestwood Country Park

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
5,271.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.37(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.51(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.47(-26%)
Vehicle crime
1.82(-56%)
Public order
1.82(-74%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
193
70.7%
Indian
26
9.52%
African
15
5.49%
Caribbean
10
3.66%
Chinese
7
2.56%
Total population: 273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
28.03%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
23.85%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.55%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
59.32%
Owns with a mortgage
38
32.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.24%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.24%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Bulwell Forest

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)155
Typical range (middle 50%)£164K – £260K

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Bulwell Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £25,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bulwell Forest over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached61£260,000£269
Semi-Detached40£202,250£263
Terraced49£158,000£199
Flats5£102,500£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bulwell Forest

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bulwell Forest.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163,000£66,975£113,500£106,000
2017£170,000£65,000£125,000£90,000
2018£183,000£145,000£132,500£105,000
2019£190,000£81,750£135,000£105,000
2020£218,500£79,000£140,000£125,000
2021£225,000£87,000£156,000£127,500
2022£255,000£94,000£182,000£146,500
2023£270,000£92,500£186,000£160,000
2024£265,000£95,000£185,000£157,000
2025£260,000£87,500£200,000£155,000
2026£276,750£103,750£200,000£158,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bulwell Forest.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bulwell Forest.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£130£160£116
2017£170£106£160£110
2018£185£107£161£121
2019£198£129£164£126
2020£210£151£190£150
2021£218£148£200£157
2022£265£139£212£169
2023£259£179£247£183
2024£261£170£232£192
2025£269£170£239£187
2026£265£186£263£199
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bulwell Forest.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bulwell Forest in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 5DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 5DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 202516, Portree Drive, Nottingham, NG5 5DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£277,500
31 Jul 202523, Portree Drive, Nottingham, NG5 5DTDetachedFreehold£275,000
27 Feb 202557, Portree Drive, Nottingham, NG5 5DTDetachedFreehold£270,000
22 May 202611, Bernisdale Close, Nottingham, NG5 5DRDetachedFreehold£265,000
10 Oct 202561, Dunvegan Drive, Nottingham, NG5 5DXDetachedFreehold£341,500

Schools

In the NG5 5DS postcode area, located within Rise Park & Top Valley West, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG5 5DS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRise Park Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryPark Vale AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miSecondaryThe Oakwood AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 5DS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG5 5DS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHeron Foods17 Bestwood Park Drive West, Nottingham, NG5 5EJWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miNisa19 Bestwood Park Drive West, Nottingham, NG5 5EJWalking directions to Nisa
0.2 miRise Park Convenience Store3 Bestwood Park Drive West, Nottingham, NG5 5EJWalking directions to Rise Park Convenience Store
0.2 miCrest Mini Market27 Tithe Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 9PBWalking directions to Crest Mini Market
0.4 miKyle View Shop26-28 Kyle View, Nottingham, NG5 9ELWalking directions to Kyle View Shop

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 5DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cheryl Barnard

Bulwell Forest - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Samuel James Gardiner

Bulwell Forest - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Sarita-Marie Rehman-Wall

Bulwell Forest - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Alex Norris

Nottingham North and Kimberley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNottinghamE06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyNottingham North and KimberleyE14001411
WardBulwell ForestE05012276
ParishNottingham, unparished areaE43000016
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rise Park & Top Valley WestE02002868
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Nottingham 001AE01013887
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG5 5DS

Is NG5 5DS (Rise Park & Top Valley West) safe?

The area around NG5 5DS records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NG5 5DS?

The median sale price around NG5 5DS in Rise Park & Top Valley West is £200,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG5 5DS?

There are 11 schools close to NG5 5DS, including Rise Park Primary and Nursery School (Good), Park Vale Academy (Requires improvement) and The Oakwood Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG5 5DS?

The closest station to NG5 5DS is Moor Bridge Tram Stop, about 1,078 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.

How deprived is the area around NG5 5DS?

NG5 5DS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,813 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG5 5DS (Rise Park & Top Valley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Nottingham North and Kimberley covering NG5 5DS is Alex Norris (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Cheryl Barnard (Labour and Co-operative Party), Samuel James Gardiner (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sarita-Marie Rehman-Wall (Labour and Co-operative Party).