Postcode NG5 6DW is located in a minor urban area, within the Sherwood ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the North Sherwood area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in North Sherwood is £50,481 per year. The nearest station is Bulwell located about 2.0 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Valley Road Water Meadow.
North Sherwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,992 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
North Sherwood has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Sherwood is £50,481 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG5 6DW.
North Sherwood near NG5 6DW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Valley Road Water Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Valley Road Water Meadow |
| 0.1 mi | Peggy's Park | Medium | Walking directions to Peggy's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Valley Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Valley Road Park |
Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £232,000 in Sherwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £625,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 64 | £189,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 81 | £250,000 |
| Detached | 29 | £357,500 |
| Flats | 11 | £138,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sherwood
In the NG5 6DW postcode area, located within North Sherwood, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 6DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Edwards Lane One Stop Convenience Store | 25-27 Longmead Drive, Nottingham, NG5 6DU | Walking directions to Edwards Lane One Stop Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Oxclose Lane, Nottingham, NG5 6FZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | W.E. Berry and Son | 131 Sherbrook Road, Nottingham, NG5 6AS | Walking directions to W.E. Berry and Son |
| 0.2 mi | Gifto Minimarket & Off Licence | 133 Sherbrook Road, Nottingham, NG5 6AS | Walking directions to Gifto Minimarket & Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Sharp's Shop | 53 Sherbrook Road, Nottingham, NG5 6AL | Walking directions to Sharp's Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.