Postcode NG5 5FF is located in a minor urban area, within the Bestwood ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Bestwood area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bestwood is £43,421 per year. The nearest station is David Lane Tram Stop, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Heathfield Park.
Bestwood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,928 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Bestwood has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bestwood is £43,421 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from NG5 5FF.
Bestwood near NG5 5FF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is David Lane Tram Stop located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | David Lane Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to David Lane Tram Stop |
| 0.8 mi | Highbury Vale Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Highbury Vale Tram Stop |
| 0.8 mi | Basford Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Basford Tram Stop |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Heathfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Heathfield Park |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £215 per square foot) in Bestwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £265,000 | £258 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £195,000 | £229 |
| Terraced | 52 | £172,250 | £203 |
| Flats | 15 | £70,950 | £131 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £132,000 | £52,500 | £114,500 | £98,000 |
| 2017 | £175,000 | £65,000 | £122,500 | £103,750 |
| 2018 | £154,000 | £77,250 | £126,500 | £118,000 |
| 2019 | £185,500 | £75,000 | £127,750 | £120,000 |
| 2020 | £260,000 | £86,750 | £140,000 | £129,250 |
| 2021 | £235,250 | £92,500 | £154,000 | £132,500 |
| 2022 | £250,000 | £100,500 | £170,000 | £155,000 |
| 2023 | £190,000 | £115,000 | £180,000 | £170,000 |
| 2024 | £252,500 | £116,000 | £195,000 | £165,500 |
| 2025 | £255,000 | £99,000 | £192,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | £80,975 | £195,000 | £168,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £168 | £98 | £133 | £114 |
| 2017 | £153 | £130 | £138 | £118 |
| 2018 | £183 | £127 | £142 | £135 |
| 2019 | £204 | £121 | £152 | £139 |
| 2020 | £182 | £135 | £167 | £153 |
| 2021 | £188 | £152 | £181 | £155 |
| 2022 | £217 | £181 | £208 | £191 |
| 2023 | £178 | £182 | £214 | £202 |
| 2024 | £267 | £172 | £213 | £186 |
| 2025 | £248 | £169 | £215 | £202 |
| 2026 | £274 | £135 | £234 | £193 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 5FF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2025 | 9, Andover Road, Nottingham, NG5 5FB | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 34, Gainsford Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5FH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £121,000 | |
| 15 May 2025 | 29, Gainsford Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5FH | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 16, Gainsford Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5FH | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 827, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1NF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £145,000 |
In the NG5 5FF postcode area, located within Bestwood, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 5FF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Andover Road Post Office & Convnenience Store | 2 Andover Road, Nottingham, NG5 5FF | Walking directions to Andover Road Post Office & Convnenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 244 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 176 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 1NJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Bestwood Convenience Store | 147-149 Andover Road, Nottingham, NG5 5FD | Walking directions to Bestwood Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Southglade Convenience Store | 108 Southglade Road, Nottingham, NG5 5GF | Walking directions to Southglade Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NG5 5FF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Audra Marie Wynter
Bestwood - Elected 4 May 2023
Georgia Emily Power
Bestwood - Elected 4 May 2023
Jay Michael Hayes
Bestwood - Elected 4 May 2023
Alex Norris
Nottingham North and Kimberley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NG5 5FF records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around NG5 5FF in Bestwood is £186,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NG5 5FF, including Henry Whipple Primary School (Good), Southwark Primary School (Good) and Green Crescent School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NG5 5FF is David Lane Tram Stop, about 1,121 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.
NG5 5FF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,928 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Nottingham North and Kimberley covering NG5 5FF is Alex Norris (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Audra Marie Wynter (Labour Party), Georgia Emily Power (Labour Party) and Jay Michael Hayes (Labour Party).