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NG6 0GU

Cowley Street

Basford

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Overview

Postcode NG6 0GU is located in a minor urban area, within the Basford ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Old Basford area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.4 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 Old Basford is £42,002 per year. The nearest station is David Lane Tram Stop, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Vernon Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Old Basford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,573 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Old Basford has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.2%

Approximately 37.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Old Basford is £42,002 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 237 ft away from NG6 0GU.

Flood risk

Low

Old Basford near NG6 0GU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is David Lane Tram Stop located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG6 0GU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

David Lane Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to David Lane Tram Stop
0.2 mi

Basford Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Basford Tram Stop
0.6 mi

Highbury Vale Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Highbury Vale Tram Stop

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG6 0GU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miVernon ParkLargeWalking directions to Vernon Park
0.4 miFearnleigh Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Fearnleigh Play Area
0.4 miSilverdale Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Silverdale Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
1,792.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.11(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.56(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.7(+30%)
Public order
7.54(+9%)
Other theft
6.47(+14%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
175
60.34%
African
34
11.72%
Pakistani
13
4.48%
Caribbean
13
4.48%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
4.48%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
31.2%
Level 3 (A level)
54
23.08%
No qualifications
35
14.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.53%
Apprenticeship
16
6.84%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
63
36.63%
Other social rented
48
27.91%
Owns with a mortgage
24
13.95%
Owns outright
16
9.3%
Social rents from council
16
9.3%
Total households: 172

Property prices in Basford

Median price£191,000
Price per sq ft£233
Sales (last 12 months)148
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £226K

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £191,000 (about £233 per square foot) in Basford area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £405,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Basford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£260,000£256
Semi-Detached62£201,000£240
Terraced52£167,500£209
Flats7£92,950£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Basford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Basford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,000£81,250£124,000£80,000
2017£162,000£81,000£126,000£100,000
2018£162,000£85,000£135,000£105,000
2019£170,000£88,500£139,250£107,750
2020£190,000£88,000£135,000£117,500
2021£217,000£102,000£165,000£132,250
2022£238,000£106,250£180,000£140,000
2023£250,000£105,000£190,000£147,500
2024£250,000£115,000£187,000£147,000
2025£277,500£107,750£190,000£165,000
2026£218,000£81,475£197,000£162,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Basford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Basford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£118£154£111
2017£178£134£158£132
2018£188£142£162£136
2019£202£159£172£135
2020£208£152£169£150
2021£241£168£212£169
2022£258£174£223£171
2023£277£182£242£195
2024£272£182£221£192
2025£259£202£250£217
2026£274£218£229£211
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Basford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Basford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG6 0GU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG6 0GU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 202638, Lindum Road, Nottingham, NG6 0QRDetachedFreehold£165,000
17 Mar 202512, Lindum Road, Nottingham, NG6 0QRSemi-DetachedFreehold£179,500
28 Feb 202514, Percy Street, Nottingham, NG6 0GETerracedFreehold£132,500
08 Oct 202525, Evans Road, Nottingham, NG6 0QPTerracedFreehold£216,000
19 Mar 20257, Evans Road, Nottingham, NG6 0QPTerracedFreehold£153,000

Schools

In the NG6 0GU postcode area, located within Old Basford, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG6 0GU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOld Basford SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableGreen Crescent SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryEllis Guilford SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG6 0GU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG6 0GU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miVernon Mini Market196 Vernon Road, Nottingham, NG6 0ADWalking directions to Vernon Mini Market
0.2 miLondisMill Street, Nottingham, NG6 0JWWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miLifestyle Express26 Southwark Street, Nottingham, NG6 0DAWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miBob's Shop14 Bagnall Road, Nottingham, NG6 0JXWalking directions to Bob's Shop
0.3 miLifestyle Express101 Whitemoor Road, Nottingham, NG6 0HJWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

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 NG6 0GU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Linda Woodings

Basford - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Nick Raine

Basford - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Salma Mumtaz

Basford - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative 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
WardBasfordE05012271
ParishNottingham, unparished areaE43000016
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Old BasfordE02002876
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Nottingham 009DE01013832
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about NG6 0GU

Is NG6 0GU (Old Basford) safe?

The area around NG6 0GU records about 96 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NG6 0GU?

The median sale price around NG6 0GU in Old Basford is £191,000 (about £233 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG6 0GU?

There are 11 schools close to NG6 0GU, including Old Basford School (Good), Green Crescent School (Good) and Ellis Guilford School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG6 0GU?

The closest station to NG6 0GU is David Lane Tram Stop, about 233 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.

How deprived is the area around NG6 0GU?

NG6 0GU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,573 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG6 0GU (Old Basford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Nottingham North and Kimberley covering NG6 0GU is Alex Norris (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Linda Woodings (Labour and Co-operative Party), Nick Raine (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Salma Mumtaz (Labour and Co-operative Party).