Postcode NG5 5SW 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 116.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bestwood is £43,421 per year. The nearest station is Bulwell, about 1.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Mosswood Crescent Open Space.
Bestwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,031 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 116.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.2% 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 5SW.
Bestwood near NG5 5SW 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Mountfield Drive Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Mountfield Drive Open Space |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £215 per square foot) in Bestwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £265,000 | £258 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £195,000 | £229 |
| Terraced | 52 | £172,250 | £203 |
| Flats | 15 | £70,950 | £131 |
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 | £192,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | £80,975 | £195,000 | £168,000 |
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 | £135 | £234 | £193 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 5SW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 40, Mosswood Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5SW | Terraced | Freehold | £217,500 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 113, Mosswood Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5SU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 15, Twycross Road, Nottingham, NG5 5TG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £198,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 86, Chippenham Road, Nottingham, NG5 5SY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 86, Chippenham Road, Nottingham, NG5 5SY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £107,900 |
In the NG5 5SW postcode area, located within Bestwood, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 5SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 254 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Oxclose Food Market | 143 Oxclose Lane, Nottingham, NG5 6FN | Walking directions to Oxclose Food Market |
| 0.2 mi | Beckhampton Road Convenience Store | 224 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PA | Walking directions to Beckhampton Road Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Oxclose Lane, Nottingham, NG5 6FZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NG5 5SW, 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 5SW records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5SW in Bestwood is £186,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NG5 5SW, including Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School (Good), St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School (Good) and Burford Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NG5 5SW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,031 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 5SW 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).