Postcode NG5 5JL 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 106.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bestwood is £43,421 per year. The nearest station is Bulwell located about 1.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Mosswood Crescent Open Space.
Bestwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,000 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Bestwood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG5 5JL.
Bestwood near NG5 5JL 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mosswood Crescent Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Mosswood Crescent Open Space |
| 0.3 mi | Mountfield Drive Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Mountfield Drive Open Space |
Based on 129 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 | 13 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £199,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bestwood
In the NG5 5JL postcode area, located within Bestwood, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 5JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bestwood Stores | 75 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5LD | Walking directions to Bestwood Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Bestwood Convenience Store | 133 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HR | Walking directions to Bestwood Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Select & Save | 119-121 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HR | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Oxclose Lane, Nottingham, NG5 6FZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Beckhampton Road Convenience Store | 224 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PA | Walking directions to Beckhampton Road Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.