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NG6 9LH

Fairway Drive

Bulwell Forest

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Overview

Postcode NG6 9LH is located in a minor urban area, within the Bulwell Forest ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Highbury Vale area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highbury Vale is £40,307 per year. The nearest station is Bulwell Forest Tram Stop, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Highbury Vale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,672 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Highbury Vale has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Highbury Vale is £40,307 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 90 ft away from NG6 9LH.

Flood risk

No risk

Highbury Vale near NG6 9LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bulwell Forest Tram Stop located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG6 9LH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Bulwell Forest Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Bulwell Forest Tram Stop
0.5 mi

Bulwell Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Bulwell Tram Stop
0.5 mi

Bulwell

N/A

Walking directions to Bulwell

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
3,921.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.43(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.05(+13%)
Vehicle crime
7.14(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.14(-4%)
Burglary
4.76(+43%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
81.76%
Other White
14
4.12%
Indian
10
2.94%
African
10
2.94%
Caribbean
10
2.94%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
107
35.55%
Level 4+ (Degree)
64
21.26%
Level 3 (A level)
44
14.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
9.97%
Apprenticeship
29
9.63%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
50%
Owns with a mortgage
43
29.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
12.16%
Social rents from council
7
4.73%
Shared ownership
2
1.35%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Bulwell Forest

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)155
Typical range (middle 50%)£164K – £260K

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Bulwell Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £25,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bulwell Forest over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached61£260,000£269
Semi-Detached40£202,250£263
Terraced49£158,000£199
Flats5£102,500£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bulwell Forest

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bulwell Forest.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163,000£66,975£113,500£106,000
2017£170,000£65,000£125,000£90,000
2018£183,000£145,000£132,500£105,000
2019£190,000£81,750£135,000£105,000
2020£218,500£79,000£140,000£125,000
2021£225,000£87,000£156,000£127,500
2022£255,000£94,000£182,000£146,500
2023£270,000£92,500£186,000£160,000
2024£265,000£95,000£185,000£157,000
2025£260,000£87,500£200,000£155,000
2026£276,750£103,750£200,000£158,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bulwell Forest.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bulwell Forest.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£130£160£116
2017£170£106£160£110
2018£185£107£161£121
2019£198£129£164£126
2020£210£151£190£150
2021£218£148£200£157
2022£265£139£212£169
2023£259£179£247£183
2024£261£170£232£192
2025£269£170£239£187
2026£265£186£263£199
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bulwell Forest.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bulwell Forest in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG6 9LH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG6 9LH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202527, Fairway Drive, Nottingham, NG6 9LHDetachedFreehold£245,000
17 Mar 20255, St Andrews Court, Nottingham, NG6 9LLTerracedFreehold£190,000
16 Sept 202575, Edgware Road, Nottingham, NG6 9HUSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
01 Oct 2025183, St Albans Road, Nottingham, NG6 9FTDetachedFreehold£230,000
19 Aug 2025235, St Albans Road, Nottingham, NG6 9FTDetachedFreehold£204,000

Schools

In the NG6 9LH postcode area, located within Highbury Vale, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG6 9LH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCantrell Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryStanstead Flying High AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG6 9LH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG6 9LH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWayfairer Convenience Store114A Logan Street, Nottingham, NG6 9FWWalking directions to Wayfairer Convenience Store
0.3 miTesco ExtraTop Valley Way, Nottingham, NG5 9DDWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miAldi989 Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG6 9GDWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miTesco ExtraJennison Street, Nottingham, NG6 8EQWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miNews & Booze6-8 Carey Road, Nottingham, NG6 8ATWalking directions to News & Booze

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

Local councillors

Cheryl Barnard

Bulwell Forest - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Samuel James Gardiner

Bulwell Forest - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Sarita-Marie Rehman-Wall

Bulwell Forest - 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
WardBulwell ForestE05012276
ParishNottingham, unparished areaE43000016
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Highbury ValeE02002871
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Nottingham 004CE01013889
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NG6 9LH

Is NG6 9LH (Highbury Vale) safe?

The area around NG6 9LH records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 9LH?

The median sale price around NG6 9LH in Highbury Vale is £200,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG6 9LH?

There are 14 schools close to NG6 9LH, including Cantrell Primary and Nursery School (Good), Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School (Good) and Stanstead Flying High Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG6 9LH?

The closest station to NG6 9LH is Bulwell Forest Tram Stop, about 635 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.

How deprived is the area around NG6 9LH?

NG6 9LH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,672 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG6 9LH (Highbury Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Nottingham North and Kimberley covering NG6 9LH is Alex Norris (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Cheryl Barnard (Labour and Co-operative Party), Samuel James Gardiner (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sarita-Marie Rehman-Wall (Labour and Co-operative Party).