Postcode NG7 5AJ is located in a minor urban area, within the Hyson Green & Arboretum ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Arboretum, Forest & Trent University area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 220.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Arboretum, Forest & Trent University is £46,357 per year. The nearest station is The Forest Tram Stop, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Peter's Park.
Arboretum, Forest & Trent University has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,559 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Arboretum, Forest & Trent University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 220.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Arboretum, Forest & Trent University is £46,357 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG7 5AJ.
Arboretum, Forest & Trent University near NG7 5AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is The Forest Tram Stop located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Forest Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to The Forest Tram Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Hyson Green Market Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Hyson Green Market Tram Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Noel Street Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Noel Street Tram Stop |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St Peter's Park | Small | Walking directions to St Peter's Park |
| 0.2 mi | Bridlington Street Playground | Small | Walking directions to Bridlington Street Playground |
| 0.2 mi | Independent Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Independent Street Park |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £149,000 (about £186 per square foot) in Hyson Green & Arboretum area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,500 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £180,000 | £230 |
| Terraced | 48 | £147,750 | £176 |
| Flats | 23 | £131,000 | £217 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £155,000 | £89,950 | £123,000 | £95,000 |
| 2017 | £170,000 | £92,275 | £124,000 | £96,000 |
| 2018 | £172,000 | £115,000 | £140,000 | £105,000 |
| 2019 | £170,000 | £120,000 | £130,000 | £107,000 |
| 2020 | £175,000 | £119,000 | £130,000 | £125,000 |
| 2021 | £182,000 | £128,000 | £145,000 | £122,000 |
| 2022 | £217,500 | £120,000 | £172,500 | £135,000 |
| 2023 | £210,000 | £134,000 | £170,000 | £140,000 |
| 2024 | £240,000 | £130,000 | £181,500 | £150,000 |
| 2025 | — | £117,700 | £180,000 | £148,250 |
| 2026 | — | £155,000 | £207,500 | £145,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £159 | £168 | £118 | £108 |
| 2017 | £154 | £176 | £118 | £108 |
| 2018 | £175 | £173 | £149 | £112 |
| 2019 | £202 | £189 | £145 | £125 |
| 2020 | £170 | £180 | £163 | £135 |
| 2021 | £221 | £202 | £160 | £150 |
| 2022 | £244 | £190 | £182 | £157 |
| 2023 | £266 | £219 | £154 | £158 |
| 2024 | £279 | £227 | £215 | £175 |
| 2025 | — | £196 | £210 | £183 |
| 2026 | — | £243 | £232 | £172 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG7 5AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2025 | 38A, Radford Road, Nottingham, NG7 5FS | Flats | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 14, Birkin Avenue, Nottingham, NG7 5AF | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 34, Birkin Avenue, Nottingham, NG7 5AF | Terraced | Freehold | £137,500 | |
| 06 May 2025 | 18, Birkin Avenue, Nottingham, NG7 5AF | Other | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 40, Birkin Avenue, Nottingham, NG7 5AF | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 |
In the NG7 5AJ postcode area, located within Arboretum, Forest & Trent University, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG7 5AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Miah and Sons Cash & Carry | 29-31 Radford Road, Nottingham, NG7 5DQ | Walking directions to Miah and Sons Cash & Carry |
| 0 mi | Kubus Mini Market | 19-21 Radford Road, Nottingham, NG7 5DQ | Walking directions to Kubus Mini Market |
| 0 mi | Krakus Food Store | 17 Radford Road, Nottingham, NG7 5DQ | Walking directions to Krakus Food Store |
| 0 mi | Delicatessen | 42 Radford Road, Nottingham, NG7 5FS | Walking directions to Delicatessen |
| 0 mi | Lira Sweet | 22 Radford Road, Nottingham, NG7 5FS | Walking directions to Lira Sweet |
Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NG7 5AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liaqat Ali
Hyson Green & Arboretum - Elected 4 May 2023
Naim Saqab Salim
Hyson Green & Arboretum - Elected 4 May 2023
Sana Nasir
Hyson Green & Arboretum - Elected 4 May 2023
Nadia Whittome
Nottingham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NG7 5AJ records about 220 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 other theft.
The median sale price around NG7 5AJ in Arboretum, Forest & Trent University is £149,000 (about £186 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NG7 5AJ, including Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy, Fig Tree Primary School (Good) and Take 1 Learning Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NG7 5AJ is The Forest Tram Stop, about 256 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.
NG7 5AJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,559 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Nottingham East covering NG7 5AJ is Nadia Whittome (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Liaqat Ali (Labour Party), Naim Saqab Salim (Labour Party) and Sana Nasir (Labour Party).