Postcode NG5 5LQ 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 high crime levels, with around 117.3 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 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Southglade Park.
Bestwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,553 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Bestwood has a high crime rate, with approximately 117.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 52.6% 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 of residents in Bestwood is £35,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG5 5LQ.
Bestwood near NG5 5LQ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Southglade Park | Large | Walking directions to Southglade Park |
| 0.4 mi | Mountfield Drive Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Mountfield Drive Open Space |
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 5LQ postcode area, located within Bestwood, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 5LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Southglade Convenience Store | 108 Southglade Road, Nottingham, NG5 5GF | Walking directions to Southglade Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Bestwood Convenience Store | 147-149 Andover Road, Nottingham, NG5 5FD | Walking directions to Bestwood Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Bestwood Stores | 75 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5LD | Walking directions to Bestwood Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Andover Road Post Office & Convnenience Store | 2 Andover Road, Nottingham, NG5 5FF | Walking directions to Andover Road Post Office & Convnenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Top Valley Way, Nottingham, NG5 9DD | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.