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NG5 9DJ

Cottam Drive

Bestwood

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Overview

Postcode NG5 9DJ 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 89.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Forest Tram Stop, about 1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southglade Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
83.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Top Valley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 356 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Top Valley East has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

83.8%

Approximately 83.8% 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 9DJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Top Valley East near NG5 9DJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bulwell Forest Tram Stop located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG5 9DJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Bulwell Forest Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Bulwell Forest Tram Stop

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG5 9DJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSouthglade ParkLargeWalking directions to Southglade Park
0.4 miMountfield Drive Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Mountfield Drive Open Space

Area Profile

Population
127
Population density
5,633.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.93(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.89(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.24(+51%)
Other theft
7.28(+28%)
Drugs
5.29(+82%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
100
78.12%
African
12
9.38%
Irish
4
3.12%
Other White
3
2.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
1.56%
Total population: 128

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
47
38.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
13.82%
Apprenticeship
14
11.38%
Level 3 (A level)
14
11.38%
Level 4+ (Degree)
14
11.38%
Total 16+ residents: 123

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
44
44.44%
Social rents from council
39
39.39%
Owns outright
11
11.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
4.04%
Total households: 99

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 9DJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 9DJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Mar 202621, Ridgeway Walk, Nottingham, NG5 9DPTerracedFreehold£165,000
12 Dec 202514, Ridgeway Walk, Nottingham, NG5 9DPTerracedFreehold£156,000
28 Feb 202532, Horsham Drive, Nottingham, NG5 9AHTerracedFreehold£170,000
20 Nov 20257, Farmlands Close, Nottingham, NG5 9BZSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
21 Jan 202618, Harvest Close, Nottingham, NG5 9BWTerracedFreehold£109,500

Schools

In the NG5 9DJ postcode area, located within Top Valley East, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG5 9DJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWestglade Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySouthglade Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRobin Hood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 9DJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG5 9DJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miKyle View Shop26-28 Kyle View, Nottingham, NG5 9ELWalking directions to Kyle View Shop
0.4 miTesco ExtraTop Valley Way, Nottingham, NG5 9DDWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miBeckhampton Road Convenience Store224 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PAWalking directions to Beckhampton Road Convenience Store
0.5 miBargain Booze Select Convenience439-443 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PTWalking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience
0.5 miBestwood Off Licence455 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PTWalking directions to Bestwood Off Licence

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 9DJ, 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 038CE01013851
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG5 9DJ

Is NG5 9DJ (Top Valley East) safe?

The area around NG5 9DJ records about 90 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 9DJ?

The median sale price around NG5 9DJ 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 9DJ?

There are 14 schools close to NG5 9DJ, including Westglade Primary School (Good), Southglade Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Robin Hood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG5 9DJ?

The closest station to NG5 9DJ is Bulwell Forest Tram Stop, about 1,570 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.

How deprived is the area around NG5 9DJ?

NG5 9DJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 356 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG5 9DJ (Top Valley East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Nottingham North and Kimberley covering NG5 9DJ 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).