Postcode NG5 5SB 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 79.1 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 2.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Mosswood Crescent Open Space.
Top Valley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,942 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Top Valley East has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.3% 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 5SB.
Top Valley East near NG5 5SB 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mosswood Crescent Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Mosswood Crescent Open Space |
| 0.3 mi | Salop Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Salop Street Park |
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 5SB postcode area, located within Top Valley East, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 5SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Oxclose Food Market | 143 Oxclose Lane, Nottingham, NG5 6FN | Walking directions to Oxclose Food Market |
| 0.3 mi | Capenwray Off Licence & Convenience Store | 4 Capenwray Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 5SF | Walking directions to Capenwray Off Licence & Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 6HA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Gifto Minimarket & Off Licence | 133 Sherbrook Road, Nottingham, NG5 6AS | Walking directions to Gifto Minimarket & Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 254 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.