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NG5 9HG

Gwndy Gardens

Bestwood

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Overview

Postcode NG5 9HG 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 1.3 miles away. There are 13 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
81
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
23.2%
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 2,170 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Top Valley East has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.2%

Approximately 23.2% 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 9HG.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Bulwell located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
7,200 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.92(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.74(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.22(+51%)
Public order
7.26(+5%)
Other theft
7.26(+27%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
217
71.38%
Other White
34
11.18%
African
17
5.59%
Caribbean
10
3.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
3.29%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
30.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.64%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.64%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
15.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
14.81%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
34.4%
Owns with a mortgage
36
28.8%
Social rents from council
21
16.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.4%
Other social rented
8
6.4%
Total households: 125

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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 9HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 9HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202533, Penllech Walk, Nottingham, NG5 9HQTerracedFreehold£117,000
27 Jan 20266, Madryn Walk, Nottingham, NG5 9HDTerracedFreehold£167,000
11 Jul 202519, Madryn Walk, Nottingham, NG5 9HDTerracedFreehold£159,300
21 Nov 202523, Colmon Walk, Nottingham, NG5 9HHTerracedFreehold£168,000
04 Mar 202621, Ridgeway Walk, Nottingham, NG5 9DPTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the NG5 9HG postcode area, located within Top Valley East, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG5 9HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRobin Hood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySouthglade Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWestglade Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 9HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG5 9HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSouthglade Convenience Store108 Southglade Road, Nottingham, NG5 5GFWalking directions to Southglade Convenience Store
0.4 miBeckhampton Road Convenience Store224 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PAWalking directions to Beckhampton Road Convenience Store
0.4 miBestwood Stores75 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5LDWalking directions to Bestwood Stores
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food254 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miKyle View Shop26-28 Kyle View, Nottingham, NG5 9ELWalking directions to Kyle View Shop

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 9HG, 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 038AE01013849
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG5 9HG

Is NG5 9HG (Top Valley East) safe?

The area around NG5 9HG 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.

What is the average house price near NG5 9HG?

The median sale price around NG5 9HG 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 9HG?

There are 15 schools close to NG5 9HG, including Robin Hood Primary School (Good), Southglade Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Westglade Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NG5 9HG?

NG5 9HG 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).

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

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