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NG5 5HT

Gainsford Crescent

Bestwood

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Overview

Postcode NG5 5HT 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 average crime levels, with around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below 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 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southglade Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
49.1%
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 5,838 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bestwood has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

49.1%

Approximately 49.1% 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 5HT.

Flood risk

No risk

Bestwood near NG5 5HT 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG5 5HT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

David Lane Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to David Lane Tram Stop

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG5 5HT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSouthglade ParkLargeWalking directions to Southglade Park
0.5 miMountfield Drive Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Mountfield Drive Open Space

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
4,699.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.73(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.38(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.38(-56%)
Vehicle crime
3.07(-25%)
Other crime
2.46(+4%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
197
65.45%
African
25
8.31%
Other White
24
7.97%
Caribbean
13
4.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.65%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
25.94%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
23.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
16.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
14.62%
Level 3 (A level)
27
12.74%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
53
48.18%
Owns with a mortgage
24
21.82%
Owns outright
22
20%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
7.27%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.82%
Total households: 110

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 5HT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 5HT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Dec 2025118B, Gainsford Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
23 May 202575, Gainsford Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5HTTerracedFreehold£190,000
20 May 2025118, Gainsford Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£158,000
15 May 20261, Crossland Road, Nottingham, NG5 5UPSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
04 Aug 20259, Davies Way, Nottingham, NG5 5UYTerracedFreehold£264,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRobin Hood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySouthglade Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG5 5HT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFamily Shopper119-121 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HRWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.2 miCo-op Food244 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miAndover Road Post Office & Convnenience Store2 Andover Road, Nottingham, NG5 5FFWalking directions to Andover Road Post Office & Convnenience Store
0.3 miBestwood Convenience Store133 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HRWalking directions to Bestwood Convenience Store
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 5HT, 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 006DE01013856
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG5 5HT

Is NG5 5HT (Bestwood) safe?

The area around NG5 5HT records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 5HT?

The median sale price around NG5 5HT 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 5HT?

There are 12 schools close to NG5 5HT, including Henry Whipple Primary School (Good), Robin Hood Primary School (Good) and Southglade Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG5 5HT?

The closest station to NG5 5HT is David Lane Tram Stop, about 1,541 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.

How deprived is the area around NG5 5HT?

NG5 5HT scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,838 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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