Postcode NG5 9LA is located in a minor urban area, within the Bulwell Forest ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Highbury Vale area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103 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 Highbury Vale is £40,307 per year. The nearest station is Bulwell Forest Tram Stop, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Southglade Park.
Highbury Vale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,890 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Highbury Vale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Highbury Vale is £40,307 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG5 9LA.
Highbury Vale near NG5 9LA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bulwell Forest Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Bulwell Forest Tram Stop |
| 0.8 mi | Moor Bridge Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Moor Bridge Tram Stop |
| 0.8 mi | Bulwell Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Bulwell Tram Stop |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Southglade Park | Large | Walking directions to Southglade Park |
Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Bulwell Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £25,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 61 | £260,000 | £269 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £202,250 | £263 |
| Terraced | 49 | £158,000 | £199 |
| Flats | 5 | £102,500 | £179 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £163,000 | £66,975 | £113,500 | £106,000 |
| 2017 | £170,000 | £65,000 | £125,000 | £90,000 |
| 2018 | £183,000 | £145,000 | £132,500 | £105,000 |
| 2019 | £190,000 | £81,750 | £135,000 | £105,000 |
| 2020 | £218,500 | £79,000 | £140,000 | £125,000 |
| 2021 | £225,000 | £87,000 | £156,000 | £127,500 |
| 2022 | £255,000 | £94,000 | £182,000 | £146,500 |
| 2023 | £270,000 | £92,500 | £186,000 | £160,000 |
| 2024 | £265,000 | £95,000 | £185,000 | £157,000 |
| 2025 | £260,000 | £87,500 | £200,000 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £276,750 | £103,750 | £200,000 | £158,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £172 | £130 | £160 | £116 |
| 2017 | £170 | £106 | £160 | £110 |
| 2018 | £185 | £107 | £161 | £121 |
| 2019 | £198 | £129 | £164 | £126 |
| 2020 | £210 | £151 | £190 | £150 |
| 2021 | £218 | £148 | £200 | £157 |
| 2022 | £265 | £139 | £212 | £169 |
| 2023 | £259 | £179 | £247 | £183 |
| 2024 | £261 | £170 | £232 | £192 |
| 2025 | £269 | £170 | £239 | £187 |
| 2026 | £265 | £186 | £263 | £199 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 9LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2025 | 29, Glenorchy Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 9LG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | Apartment 2, Thorncliffe House, Witney Close, Nottingham, NG5 9RD | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 1, Nettlecliff Walk, Nottingham, NG5 9BD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 20 May 2026 | 17, Manly Close, Nottingham, NG5 9LE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 11, Bakewell Drive, Nottingham, NG5 9AB | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 |
In the NG5 9LA postcode area, located within Highbury Vale, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 9LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | Top Valley Way, Nottingham, NG5 9DD | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Rise Park Convenience Store | 3 Bestwood Park Drive West, Nottingham, NG5 5EJ | Walking directions to Rise Park Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | 19 Bestwood Park Drive West, Nottingham, NG5 5EJ | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 17 Bestwood Park Drive West, Nottingham, NG5 5EJ | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Southglade Convenience Store | 108 Southglade Road, Nottingham, NG5 5GF | Walking directions to Southglade 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 9LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cheryl Barnard
Bulwell Forest - Elected 4 May 2023
Samuel James Gardiner
Bulwell Forest - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarita-Marie Rehman-Wall
Bulwell Forest - Elected 4 May 2023
Alex Norris
Nottingham North and Kimberley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NG5 9LA records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9LA in Highbury Vale is £200,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NG5 9LA, including Westglade Primary School (Good), Park Vale Academy (Requires improvement) and Stanstead Flying High Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NG5 9LA is Bulwell Forest Tram Stop, about 872 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.
NG5 9LA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,890 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 9LA is Alex Norris (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Cheryl Barnard (Labour and Co-operative Party), Samuel James Gardiner (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sarita-Marie Rehman-Wall (Labour and Co-operative Party).