Postcode NG5 5US is located in a minor urban area, within the Bestwood area of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Bestwood area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bestwood is £43,421 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 David Lane Tram Stop, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Heathfield Park.
Bestwood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,795 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Bestwood has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from NG5 5US.
Bestwood near NG5 5US has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is David Lane Tram Stop located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | David Lane Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to David Lane Tram Stop |
| 0.9 mi | Basford Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Basford Tram Stop |
| 1 mi | Highbury Vale Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Highbury Vale Tram Stop |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Heathfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Heathfield 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 5US.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 14, Slaters Way, Nottingham, NG5 5UT | Flats | Leasehold | £138,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 16, Slaters Way, Nottingham, NG5 5UT | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 26, Gilbert Close, Nottingham, NG5 5UR | Flats | Leasehold | £121,500 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 20, Gilbert Close, Nottingham, NG5 5UR | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 6, Gilbert Close, Nottingham, NG5 5UR | Flats | Leasehold | £84,125 |
In the NG5 5US postcode area, located within Bestwood, there are 9 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Henry Whipple Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2019. | |
Henry Whipple Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Jun 2019
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Robin Hood Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Nov 2013. | |
Robin Hood Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Nov 2013
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Southwark Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jan 2014. | |
Southwark Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 Jan 2014
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NG5 5US
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 244 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Andover Road Post Office & Convnenience Store | 2 Andover Road, Nottingham, NG5 5FF | Walking directions to Andover Road Post Office & Convnenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 176 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 1NJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Family Shopper | 119-121 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HR | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.3 mi | Bestwood Convenience Store | 133 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HR | Walking directions to Bestwood 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 5US, 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 5US records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around NG5 5US in Bestwood is £185,500 (about £216 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NG5 5US, including Henry Whipple Primary School (Good), Robin Hood Primary School (Good) and Southwark Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NG5 5US is David Lane Tram Stop, about 1,291 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.
NG5 5US scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,795 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 5US 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).