Postcode NG5 5SH is located in a minor urban area, within the Bestwood area of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Top Valley East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Top Valley East is £36,935 per year. The median sale price in Bestwood is £185,500 (around £216 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £155,250 and £213,750. The nearest station is Bulwell, about 2.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Mosswood Crescent Open Space.
Top Valley East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,831 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Top Valley East has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.8% 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 5SH.
Top Valley East near NG5 5SH 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mosswood Crescent Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Mosswood Crescent Open Space |
| 0.5 mi | Salop Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Salop Street Park |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 (about £216 per square foot) in Bestwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £282,500 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £195,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 53 | £177,000 | £206 |
| Flats | 14 | £88,000 | £162 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £190,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | £91,000 | £195,000 | £177,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £162 | £230 | £193 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 5SH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | 22, Larch Close, Nottingham, NG5 8SB | Detached | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 11, Larch Close, Nottingham, NG5 8SB | Detached | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 122, Mildenhall Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5RS | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 104, Mildenhall Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5RS | Terraced | Freehold | £118,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | 72, Mildenhall Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5RS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the NG5 5SH postcode area, located within Top Valley East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Nov 2012. | |
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Nov 2012
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | Arnbrook Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 6 May 2026. | |
Arnbrook Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 6 May 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2013. | |
Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Jun 2013
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NG5 5SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 | Oxclose Food Market | 143 Oxclose Lane, Nottingham, NG5 6FN | Walking directions to Oxclose Food Market |
| 0.5 mi | Bestwood Off Licence | 455 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PT | Walking directions to Bestwood Off Licence |
| 0.5 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | 439-443 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PT | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NG5 5SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Audra Marie Wynter
Bestwood - Elected 4 May 2023
Georgia Emily Power
Bestwood - Elected 4 May 2023
Jay Michael Hayes
Bestwood - Elected 4 May 2023
Alex Norris
Nottingham North and Kimberley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NG5 5SH records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around NG5 5SH in Bestwood is £185,500 (about £216 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NG5 5SH, including St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School (Good), Arnbrook Primary School (Good) and Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NG5 5SH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,831 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Nottingham North and Kimberley covering NG5 5SH 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).