Postcode NG5 5SY 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 106.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Top Valley East is £32,500 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 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Peggy's Park.
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 106.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.6% 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 of residents in Top Valley East is £32,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG5 5SY.
Top Valley East near NG5 5SY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Peggy's Park | Medium | Walking directions to Peggy's Park |
| 0.1 mi | Mosswood Crescent Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Mosswood Crescent Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Salop Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Salop Street Park |
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 5SY 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 5SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Oxclose Food Market | 143 Oxclose Lane, Nottingham, NG5 6FN | Walking directions to Oxclose Food Market |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 254 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Oxclose Lane, Nottingham, NG5 6FZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Gifto Minimarket & Off Licence | 133 Sherbrook Road, Nottingham, NG5 6AS | Walking directions to Gifto Minimarket & Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | W.E. Berry and Son | 131 Sherbrook Road, Nottingham, NG5 6AS | Walking directions to W.E. Berry and Son |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.