Postcode NG5 5QW is located in a minor urban area, within the Bestwood ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Top Valley East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Top Valley East is £36,935 per year. The nearest station is Bulwell located about 1.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Top Valley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,127 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Top Valley East has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Top Valley East is £36,935 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG5 5QW.
Top Valley East near NG5 5QW 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 5QW postcode area, located within Top Valley East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 5QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bestwood Off Licence | 455 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PT | Walking directions to Bestwood Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | 439-443 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PT | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Kyle View Shop | 26-28 Kyle View, Nottingham, NG5 9EL | Walking directions to Kyle View Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Beckhampton Road Convenience Store | 224 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PA | Walking directions to Beckhampton Road Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Capenwray Off Licence & Convenience Store | 4 Capenwray Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 5SF | Walking directions to Capenwray Off Licence & 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: 16/01/2026.