Postcode NG5 9LU 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 91.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Top Valley East is £36,935 per year. The nearest station is Bulwell located about 1.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Southglade Park.
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.
Top Valley East has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Top Valley East is £36,935 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG5 9LU.
Top Valley East near NG5 9LU 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Southglade Park | Large | Walking directions to Southglade Park |
| 0.5 mi | Mountfield Drive Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Mountfield Drive Open Space |
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Bestwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £252,500 |
| Flats | 13 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £199,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bestwood
In the NG5 9LU postcode area, located within Top Valley East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG5 9LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kyle View Shop | 26-28 Kyle View, Nottingham, NG5 9EL | Walking directions to Kyle View Shop |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local Extra | 3 Bestwood Park Drive West, Nottingham, NG5 5EJ | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | 439-443 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5PT | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.