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NG5 5TY

Kirtling Close

Bestwood

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Detailed insights for NG5 5TY

Overview

Postcode NG5 5TY 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 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 nearest station is Bulwell, about 2.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Mosswood Crescent Open Space.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
33.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Top Valley East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,831 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Top Valley East has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.8%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Top Valley East is £36,935 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG5 5TY.

Flood risk

No risk

Top Valley East near NG5 5TY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bulwell located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG5 5TY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMosswood Crescent Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Mosswood Crescent Open Space
0.4 miSalop Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Salop Street Park

Area Profile

Population
333
Population density
6,646.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.88(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.24(+109%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.64(+16%)
Public order
7.98(+15%)
Other crime
7.31(+210%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
77.88%
African
23
6.97%
Caribbean
13
3.94%
Other White
9
2.73%
Other Black
7
2.12%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
27.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
16.18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
16.18%
Level 3 (A level)
37
13.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.24%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
47
30.52%
Owns with a mortgage
44
28.57%
Owns outright
38
24.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
9.09%
Other social rented
5
3.25%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Bestwood

Median price£186,000
Price per sq ft£215
Sales (last 12 months)133
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £217K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bestwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£265,000£258
Semi-Detached59£195,000£229
Terraced52£172,250£203
Flats15£70,950£131

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bestwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bestwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bestwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bestwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bestwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bestwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 5TY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 5TY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 2025119, Mildenhall Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5RRSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
17 Nov 2025104, Mildenhall Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5RSTerracedFreehold£118,000
24 Jun 202572, Mildenhall Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
23 May 20257, Falconers Walk, Nottingham, NG5 8NYSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
15 Dec 20252, Heddington Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 8NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the NG5 5TY postcode area, located within Top Valley East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG5 5TY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miPrimaryArnbrook Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGlade Hill Primary & Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 5TY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG5 5TY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCapenwray Off Licence & Convenience Store4 Capenwray Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 5SFWalking directions to Capenwray Off Licence & Convenience Store
0.3 miLidlMansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 6HAWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miOxclose Food Market143 Oxclose Lane, Nottingham, NG5 6FNWalking directions to Oxclose Food Market
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food254 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district.

Band A£1,837
Band B£2,143
Band C£2,449
Band D£2,755
Band E£3,368
Band F£3,980
Band G£4,592
Band H£5,511

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NG5 5TY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Audra Marie Wynter

Bestwood - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Georgia Emily Power

Bestwood - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jay Michael Hayes

Bestwood - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Alex Norris

Nottingham North and Kimberley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNottinghamE06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyNottingham North and KimberleyE14001411
WardBestwoodE05012273
ParishNottingham, unparished areaE43000016
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Top Valley EastE02006834
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Nottingham 038EE01032621
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced2008-07-01

Frequently asked questions about NG5 5TY

Is NG5 5TY (Top Valley East) safe?

The area around NG5 5TY 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NG5 5TY?

The median sale price around NG5 5TY in Top Valley East is £186,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG5 5TY?

There are 14 schools close to NG5 5TY, including St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School (Good), Arnbrook Primary School (Good) and Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NG5 5TY?

NG5 5TY 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).

Who represents NG5 5TY (Top Valley East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Nottingham North and Kimberley covering NG5 5TY 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).