Postcode NG5 9DJ is located in a minor urban area, within the Bestwood area 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 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 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.
Top Valley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 356 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Top Valley East has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Top Valley East is £36,935 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG5 9DJ.
Top Valley East near NG5 9DJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bulwell Forest Tram Stop located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Bulwell Forest Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Bulwell Forest Tram Stop |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Southglade Park | Large | Walking directions to Southglade Park |
| 0.4 mi | Mountfield Drive Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Mountfield Drive Open Space |
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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 9DJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2026 | 21, Ridgeway Walk, Nottingham, NG5 9DP | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 14, Ridgeway Walk, Nottingham, NG5 9DP | Terraced | Freehold | £156,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 7, Farmlands Close, Nottingham, NG5 9BZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2026 | 18, Harvest Close, Nottingham, NG5 9BW | Terraced | Freehold | £109,500 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 8, Hillgrove Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 9ND | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the NG5 9DJ postcode area, located within Top Valley East, there are 12 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Westglade Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2016. | |
Westglade Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Jan 2016
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Southglade Primary and Nursery School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Oct 2016. | |
Southglade Primary and Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Oct 2016
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| 0.4 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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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NG5 9DJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kyle View Shop | 26-28 Kyle View, Nottingham, NG5 9EL | Walking directions to Kyle View Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Top Valley Way, Nottingham, NG5 9DD | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Beckhampton Road Convenience Store | 224 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PA | Walking directions to Beckhampton Road Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | 439-443 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PT | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
| 0.5 mi | Bestwood Off Licence | 455 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PT | Walking directions to Bestwood Off Licence |
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 9DJ, 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 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NG5 9DJ in Bestwood is £185,500 (about £216 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
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 official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NG5 9DJ is Bulwell Forest Tram Stop, about 1,570 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.
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).
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).