Postcode NG5 8LT is located in a minor urban area, within the Redhill ward of Gedling in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Bestwood Village area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.5 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 Village is £54,305 per year. The nearest station is Bulwell, about 2.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Salop Street Park.
Bestwood Village has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,899 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.
Bestwood Village has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bestwood Village is £54,305 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 285 ft away from NG5 8LT.
Bestwood Village near NG5 8LT 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Salop Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Salop Street Park |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 (about £271 per square foot) in Redhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £690,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £338,000 | £284 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £239,000 | £269 |
| Terraced | 11 | £180,000 | £227 |
| Flats | 7 | £136,000 | £212 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £225,000 | £76,000 | £147,000 | £119,500 |
| 2017 | £250,000 | £88,750 | £147,275 | £126,000 |
| 2018 | £241,500 | £103,000 | £155,000 | £130,000 |
| 2019 | £262,500 | £98,750 | £172,000 | £136,250 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £100,500 | £198,000 | £146,275 |
| 2021 | £300,000 | £97,500 | £190,300 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | £340,000 | £152,495 | £222,500 | £189,498 |
| 2023 | £349,500 | £132,500 | £217,995 | £181,500 |
| 2024 | £317,500 | £133,255 | £253,375 | £187,500 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £135,000 | £235,750 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £318,000 | £136,000 | £240,000 | £192,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £208 | £113 | £184 | £146 |
| 2017 | £212 | £152 | £168 | £172 |
| 2018 | £218 | £175 | £198 | £174 |
| 2019 | £239 | £187 | £198 | £171 |
| 2020 | £227 | £163 | £212 | £195 |
| 2021 | £249 | £148 | £221 | £195 |
| 2022 | £283 | £232 | £279 | £269 |
| 2023 | £281 | £211 | £264 | £259 |
| 2024 | £293 | £217 | £262 | £247 |
| 2025 | £293 | £212 | £272 | £227 |
| 2026 | £263 | £241 | £269 | £275 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 8LT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov 2025 | 5, Birch Lea, Nottingham, NG5 8LT | Detached | Freehold | £690,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 23, Danes Close, Nottingham, NG5 8NU | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 12, Maidens Dale, Nottingham, NG5 8LQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £254,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 4, Gloucester Court, Woodside Drive, Nottingham, NG5 7BT | Flats | Leasehold | £142,500 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 21, Woodside Drive, Nottingham, NG5 7FL | Detached | Freehold | £310,000 |
In the NG5 8LT postcode area, located within Bestwood Village, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 8LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 6HA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Capenwray Off Licence & Convenience Store | 4 Capenwray Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 5SF | Walking directions to Capenwray Off Licence & Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 97 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 6BH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Oxclose Food Market | 143 Oxclose Lane, Nottingham, NG5 6FN | Walking directions to Oxclose Food Market |
| 0.5 mi | Redhill Stores | 69 Redhill Road, Nottingham, NG5 8GX | Walking directions to Redhill Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Gedling 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 8LT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kathryn Fox
Redhill - Elected 4 May 2023
Michael Payne
Redhill - Elected 4 May 2023
Michael Payne
Gedling - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NG5 8LT 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NG5 8LT in Bestwood Village is £248,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to NG5 8LT, including Arnbrook Primary School (Good), Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School (Good) and St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NG5 8LT scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,899 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gedling covering NG5 8LT is Michael Payne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kathryn Fox (Labour Party) and Michael Payne (Labour Party).