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NG5 5FZ

Babbacombe Drive

Bestwood

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Overview

Postcode NG5 5FZ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 Bulwell, about 1.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Valley Road Park - The Jason Spencer Sports Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Bestwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,031 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bestwood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.5%

Approximately 17.5% 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 5FZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bestwood near NG5 5FZ 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG5 5FZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miValley Road Park - The Jason Spencer Sports GroundLargeWalking directions to Valley Road Park - The Jason Spencer Sports Ground
0.3 miPeggy's ParkMediumWalking directions to Peggy's Park
0.4 miValley Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Valley Road Park

Area Profile

Population
235
Population density
2,532.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.97(+74%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.69(+84%)
Public order
13.69(+98%)
Other theft
9.78(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.13(-46%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
162
68.94%
Other Asian
14
5.96%
Other White
13
5.53%
African
12
5.11%
Pakistani
9
3.83%
Total population: 235

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
31.68%
No qualifications
47
23.27%
Level 3 (A level)
23
11.39%
Apprenticeship
21
10.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
9.41%
Total 16+ residents: 202

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
39.47%
Owns with a mortgage
30
26.32%
Social rents from council
18
15.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
13.16%
Shared ownership
2
1.75%
Total households: 114

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 5FZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 5FZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Sept 2025233, Edwards Lane, Nottingham, NG5 6EQDetachedFreehold£475,000
27 Aug 2025241, Edwards Lane, Nottingham, NG5 6EQDetachedFreehold£300,000
07 Mar 2025219, Edwards Lane, Nottingham, NG5 6EQTerracedFreehold£155,000
10 Oct 2025214, Edwards Lane, Nottingham, NG5 6EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
01 Aug 2025218, Edwards Lane, Nottingham, NG5 6EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the NG5 5FZ postcode area, located within Bestwood, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG5 5FZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBurford Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRobin Hood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryGlade Hill Primary & Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 5FZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG5 5FZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressOxclose Lane, Nottingham, NG5 6FZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miBestwood Convenience Store133 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HRWalking directions to Bestwood Convenience Store
0.3 miEdwards Lane One Stop Convenience Store25-27 Longmead Drive, Nottingham, NG5 6DUWalking directions to Edwards Lane One Stop Convenience Store
0.3 miFamily Shopper119-121 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HRWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.3 miBestwood Stores75 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5LDWalking directions to Bestwood Stores

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 5FZ, 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 006AE01013853
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1995-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG5 5FZ

Is NG5 5FZ (Bestwood) safe?

The area around NG5 5FZ records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5FZ?

The median sale price around NG5 5FZ 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 5FZ?

There are 9 schools close to NG5 5FZ, including Burford Primary and Nursery School (Good), Robin Hood Primary School (Good) and Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NG5 5FZ?

NG5 5FZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,031 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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