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NG5 5FJ

Gainsford Crescent

Bestwood

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Overview

Postcode NG5 5FJ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Southglade Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Bestwood has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.3%

Approximately 8.3% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bestwood is £43,421 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Bestwood near NG5 5FJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is David Lane Tram Stop located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG5 5FJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

David Lane Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to David Lane Tram Stop
1 mi

Highbury Vale Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Highbury Vale Tram Stop
1 mi

Basford Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Basford Tram Stop

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG5 5FJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSouthglade ParkLargeWalking directions to Southglade Park

Area Profile

Population
367
Population density
12,112.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.87(+36%)
Shoplifting
33.11(+281%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.92(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.74(+71%)
Public order
7.64(+10%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
136
37.06%
African
74
20.16%
Other Asian
31
8.45%
Other White
27
7.36%
Indian
23
6.27%
Total population: 367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
47.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
14.13%
Level 3 (A level)
35
12.68%
No qualifications
27
9.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
42.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
51
38.35%
Social rents from council
10
7.52%
Owns outright
9
6.77%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.76%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Bestwood

Median price£186,000
Price per sq ft£215
Sales (last 12 months)133
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £217K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bestwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£265,000£258
Semi-Detached59£195,000£229
Terraced52£172,250£203
Flats15£70,950£131

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bestwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bestwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bestwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bestwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bestwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bestwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 5FJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 5FJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 2026116A, Gainsford Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5FJSemi-DetachedFreehold£176,000
27 Mar 2026100, Gainsford Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5FJSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
29 Aug 202584, Gainsford Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5FJSemi-DetachedFreehold£152,000
04 Jul 202551, Gainsford Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5FJSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
31 Mar 202611, Murray Close, Nottingham, NG5 5UXTerracedFreehold£191,000

Schools

In the NG5 5FJ postcode area, located within Bestwood, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG5 5FJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHenry Whipple Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRobin Hood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySouthwark Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 5FJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG5 5FJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAndover Road Post Office & Convnenience Store2 Andover Road, Nottingham, NG5 5FFWalking directions to Andover Road Post Office & Convnenience Store
0.2 miCo-op Food244 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miSouthglade Convenience Store108 Southglade Road, Nottingham, NG5 5GFWalking directions to Southglade Convenience Store
0.3 miBestwood Convenience Store147-149 Andover Road, Nottingham, NG5 5FDWalking directions to Bestwood Convenience Store
0.3 miFamily Shopper119-121 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HRWalking directions to Family Shopper

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

Local councillors

Audra Marie Wynter

Bestwood - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Georgia Emily Power

Bestwood - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jay Michael Hayes

Bestwood - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour 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
WardBestwoodE05012273
ParishNottingham, unparished areaE43000016
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BestwoodE02002873
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Nottingham 006FE01033397
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG5 5FJ

Is NG5 5FJ (Bestwood) safe?

The area around NG5 5FJ 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.

What is the average house price near NG5 5FJ?

The median sale price around NG5 5FJ in Bestwood is £186,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG5 5FJ?

There are 11 schools close to NG5 5FJ, including Henry Whipple Primary School (Good), Robin Hood Primary School (Good) and Southwark Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG5 5FJ?

The closest station to NG5 5FJ is David Lane Tram Stop, about 1,406 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.

How deprived is the area around NG5 5FJ?

NG5 5FJ 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).

Who represents NG5 5FJ (Bestwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Nottingham North and Kimberley covering NG5 5FJ 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).

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