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NG5 9PA

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Bestwood St Albans

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Overview

Postcode NG5 9PA is located in a minor urban area, within the Bestwood St Albans ward of Gedling in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Bestwood Village area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.9 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 Bestwood Village is £54,305 per year. The nearest station is Moor Bridge Tram Stop, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bestwood Country Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
36.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Bestwood Village has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,021 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bestwood Village has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.5%

Approximately 36.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Bestwood Village is £54,305 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Bestwood Village near NG5 9PA 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 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG5 9PA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Moor Bridge Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Moor Bridge Tram Stop

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG5 9PA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBestwood Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Bestwood Country Park

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
7,242.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.44(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.61(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.48(+162%)
Public order
7.42(+7%)
Drugs
5.57(+91%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
170
65.89%
African
29
11.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
27
10.47%
Other White
11
4.26%
Caribbean
10
3.88%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
51
24.29%
Level 3 (A level)
45
21.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
20.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.86%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
37
32.17%
Owns with a mortgage
29
25.22%
Owns outright
23
20%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.91%
Other social rented
5
4.35%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Bestwood St Albans

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£173K – £250K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £280 per square foot) in Bestwood St Albans area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £525,000.

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 St Albans over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£315,000£294
Semi-Detached23£190,000£294
Terraced18£172,750£218
Flats3£105,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bestwood St Albans

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bestwood St Albans.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207,500£131,750£92,500
2017£208,000£130,000£107,250
2018£217,500£135,000£125,000
2019£230,000£135,000£128,000
2020£246,000£148,975£119,000
2021£320,000£150,000£160,000
2022£345,000£190,000£160,000
2023£315,000£187,500£170,000
2024£316,550£205,000£170,000
2025£315,000£205,000£155,100
2026£308,750£187,000£175,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bestwood St Albans.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bestwood St Albans.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167£166£127
2017£190£177£130
2018£202£193£146
2019£215£195£142
2020£204£206£159
2021£248£236£169
2022£279£264£180
2023£316£268£206
2024£273£270£235
2025£288£289£214
2026£296£293£223
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bestwood St Albans.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bestwood St Albans in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 9PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG5 9PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202631, Bracadale Road, Nottingham, NG5 5EDDetachedFreehold£315,000
30 May 202510, Boniface Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 9NZFlatsLeasehold£87,500
30 Jun 202511, Iona Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 9NTFlatsLeasehold£87,000
06 Jun 202519, Iona Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 9NTTerracedFreehold£140,000
21 May 202610, Augustine Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 9NXTerracedFreehold£173,000

Schools

In the NG5 9PA postcode area, located within Bestwood Village, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG5 9PA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWarren Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryThe Oakwood AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRise Park Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gedling district.

Band A£1,740
Band B£2,030
Band C£2,320
Band D£2,610
Band E£3,189
Band F£3,769
Band G£4,349
Band H£5,219

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 9PA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Darren Robert Maltby

Bestwood St Albans - Elected 16 Sept 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Michael Payne

Gedling - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictGedlingE07000173
Parliamentary ConstituencyGedlingE14001245
WardBestwood St AlbansE05009689
ParishSt. AlbansE04012752
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bestwood VillageE02006835
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gedling 016CE01028147
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG5 9PA

Is NG5 9PA (Bestwood Village) safe?

The area around NG5 9PA records about 104 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.

What is the average house price near NG5 9PA?

The median sale price around NG5 9PA in Bestwood Village is £200,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG5 9PA?

There are 10 schools close to NG5 9PA, including Warren Primary Academy (Good), The Oakwood Academy (Good) and Rise Park Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG5 9PA?

The closest station to NG5 9PA is Moor Bridge Tram Stop, about 1,438 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.

How deprived is the area around NG5 9PA?

NG5 9PA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,021 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG5 9PA (Bestwood Village) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gedling covering NG5 9PA is Michael Payne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Darren Robert Maltby (Conservative and Unionist Party).