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NG5 9LP

Bestwood

Nottingham

England / East Midlands / Nottingham / Top Valley East / Bestwood / NG5 9LP

Overview

Postcode NG5 9LP 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 105.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Top Valley East is £32,500 per year. The nearest station is Bulwell located about 1.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
55.6%
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 847 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Top Valley East has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

55.6%

Approximately 55.6% 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 of residents in Top Valley East is £32,500 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG5 9LP.

Flood risk

No risk

Top Valley East near NG5 9LP 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

No parks nearby

Property prices in Bestwood

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Bestwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £299,995.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£252,500
Flats11£112,500
Semi-Detached59£205,000
Terraced60£170,000

10 years price trend in Bestwood

Schools

In the NG5 9LP postcode area, located within Top Valley East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRise Park Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWestglade Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryPark Vale AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miKyle View Shop26-28 Kyle View, Nottingham, NG5 9EL
0.3 miNisa19 Bestwood Park Drive West, Nottingham, NG5 5EJ
0.4 miHeron Foods17 Bestwood Park Drive West, Nottingham, NG5 5EJ
0.4 miGo Local Extra3 Bestwood Park Drive West, Nottingham, NG5 5EJ
0.4 miCrest Mini Market27 Tithe Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 9PB

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.