Postcode insights

NG5 9NP

Thor Gardens

Bestwood

Property search →

Interactive map showing NG5 9NP and surrounding area

Detailed insights for NG5 9NP

Overview

Postcode NG5 9NP 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 89.9 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 Top Valley East is £36,935 per year. The nearest station is Moor Bridge Tram Stop, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
36.4%
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 356 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Top Valley East has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.4%

Approximately 36.4% 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 9NP.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Moor Bridge Tram Stop located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG5 9NP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Moor Bridge Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Moor Bridge Tram Stop
1 mi

Bulwell Forest Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Bulwell Forest Tram Stop

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
6,817.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.93(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.89(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.24(+51%)
Other theft
7.28(+28%)
Drugs
5.29(+82%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
195
67.94%
African
27
9.41%
Caribbean
16
5.57%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
5.23%
Other White
13
4.53%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
50
22.52%
No qualifications
44
19.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
17.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
17.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
16.67%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
37
28.68%
Owns outright
31
24.03%
Owns with a mortgage
23
17.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
17.83%
Other social rented
10
7.75%
Total households: 129

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 9NP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 9NP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Sept 202516, Helmsdale Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 9NBTerracedFreehold£191,000
12 Dec 202547, Pine Hill Close, Nottingham, NG5 9DADetachedFreehold£310,000
08 May 202614, Swildon Walk, Nottingham, NG5 9NLTerracedFreehold£168,000
16 May 202520, Trevino Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 9EBTerracedFreehold£227,500
30 Jun 202511, Iona Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 9NTFlatsLeasehold£87,000

Schools

In the NG5 9NP postcode area, located within Top Valley East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG5 9NP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRise Park Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWestglade Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryPark Vale AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG5 9NP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miKyle View Shop26-28 Kyle View, Nottingham, NG5 9ELWalking directions to Kyle View Shop
0.2 miNisa19 Bestwood Park Drive West, Nottingham, NG5 5EJWalking directions to Nisa
0.3 miHeron Foods17 Bestwood Park Drive West, Nottingham, NG5 5EJWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miRise Park Convenience Store3 Bestwood Park Drive West, Nottingham, NG5 5EJWalking directions to Rise Park Convenience Store
0.3 miCrest Mini Market27 Tithe Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 9PBWalking directions to Crest Mini Market

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 9NP, 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 038CE01013851
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG5 9NP

Is NG5 9NP (Top Valley East) safe?

The area around NG5 9NP records about 90 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 9NP?

The median sale price around NG5 9NP 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 9NP?

There are 12 schools close to NG5 9NP, including Rise Park Primary and Nursery School (Good), Westglade Primary School (Good) and Park Vale Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG5 9NP?

The closest station to NG5 9NP is Moor Bridge Tram Stop, about 1,393 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.

How deprived is the area around NG5 9NP?

NG5 9NP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 356 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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