Postcode NG5 5GX 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 moderate crime levels, with around 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bestwood is £35,400 per year. The nearest station is Bulwell located about 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Valley Road Park - The Jason Spencer Sports Ground.
Bestwood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,613 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Bestwood has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 64.2% 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 of residents in Bestwood is £35,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG5 5GX.
Bestwood near NG5 5GX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bulwell located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Valley Road Park - The Jason Spencer Sports Ground | Large | Walking directions to Valley Road Park - The Jason Spencer Sports Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Valley Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Valley Road Park |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Bestwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £252,500 |
| Flats | 11 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £197,500 |
| Terraced | 60 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bestwood
In the NG5 5GX postcode area, located within Bestwood, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 5GX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bestwood Convenience Store | 133 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HR | Walking directions to Bestwood Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Select & Save | 119-121 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HR | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.4 mi | Bestwood Stores | 75 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5LD | Walking directions to Bestwood Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 244 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Bazaar International Superstore | 472 Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1FX | Walking directions to Bazaar International Superstore |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.