Postcode NG5 9EW 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 81.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below 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, about 1.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Mountfield Drive Open Space.
Top Valley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,170 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Top Valley East has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.3% 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 9EW.
Top Valley East near NG5 9EW 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mountfield Drive Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Mountfield Drive Open Space |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £265,000 | £258 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £195,000 | £229 |
| Terraced | 52 | £172,250 | £203 |
| Flats | 15 | £70,950 | £131 |
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 | £192,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | £80,975 | £195,000 | £168,000 |
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 | £135 | £234 | £193 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 9EW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 12, Weetman Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 9EW | Terraced | Freehold | £106,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 7, Erewash Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 9EP | Terraced | Freehold | £122,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 10, Henning Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 9EN | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 20, Leiston Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 9DZ | Flats | Leasehold | £40,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 17, Huggett Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 9ER | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 |
In the NG5 9EW postcode area, located within Top Valley East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 9EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kyle View Shop | 26-28 Kyle View, Nottingham, NG5 9EL | Walking directions to Kyle View Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | 439-443 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PT | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Bestwood Off Licence | 455 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PT | Walking directions to Bestwood Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Crest Mini Market | 27 Tithe Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 9PB | Walking directions to Crest Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Beckhampton Road Convenience Store | 224 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PA | Walking directions to Beckhampton Road 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 9EW, 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 9EW records about 81 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.
The median sale price around NG5 9EW in Top Valley East is £186,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to NG5 9EW, including Southglade Primary and Nursery School (Good), Rise Park Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Westglade Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NG5 9EW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,170 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 9EW 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).