Postcode NG8 2BL is located in a minor urban area, within the Wollaton West ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Lenton Abbey, University & Wollaton Park area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lenton Abbey, University & Wollaton Park is £56,785 per year. The nearest station is Beeston, about 2.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Lambourne Drive Childrens Playground.
Lenton Abbey, University & Wollaton Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,203 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Lenton Abbey, University & Wollaton Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lenton Abbey, University & Wollaton Park is £56,785 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 162 ft away from NG8 2BL.
Lenton Abbey, University & Wollaton Park near NG8 2BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Beeston located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lambourne Drive Childrens Playground | Small | Walking directions to Lambourne Drive Childrens Playground |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £349,500 (about £337 per square foot) in Wollaton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £905,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 86 | £437,500 | £347 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £280,000 | £313 |
| Terraced | 5 | £177,500 | £307 |
| Flats | 3 | £135,000 | £159 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £286,500 | £75,500 | £184,950 | £146,000 |
| 2017 | £276,975 | £106,850 | £195,000 | £170,000 |
| 2018 | £310,000 | £83,000 | £210,000 | £212,500 |
| 2019 | £320,000 | £90,000 | £206,500 | £197,475 |
| 2020 | £337,000 | £125,475 | £220,950 | £232,500 |
| 2021 | £365,000 | £97,500 | £239,995 | £235,725 |
| 2022 | £379,995 | £122,500 | £287,750 | £142,496 |
| 2023 | £415,000 | £120,000 | £294,000 | £285,000 |
| 2024 | £400,000 | £145,000 | £281,000 | £242,500 |
| 2025 | £417,500 | £111,000 | £275,000 | £239,000 |
| 2026 | £427,500 | £135,000 | £285,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £245 | £120 | £221 | £148 |
| 2017 | £240 | £166 | £212 | £207 |
| 2018 | £264 | £145 | £236 | £179 |
| 2019 | £278 | £153 | £230 | £195 |
| 2020 | £296 | £186 | £241 | £238 |
| 2021 | £322 | £185 | £268 | £252 |
| 2022 | £350 | £172 | £331 | £276 |
| 2023 | £348 | £189 | £333 | £264 |
| 2024 | £345 | £228 | £310 | £239 |
| 2025 | £343 | £175 | £312 | £307 |
| 2026 | £362 | £159 | £315 | — |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG8 2BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2025 | 10, Russell Avenue, Nottingham, NG8 2BL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 2, Coachmans Croft, Nottingham, NG8 1JJ | Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 42, Russell Avenue, Nottingham, NG8 2BN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £408,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | 7, Russell Crescent, Nottingham, NG8 2BQ | Detached | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 18, Cambridge Road, Nottingham, NG8 1FP | Detached | Freehold | £700,000 |
In the NG8 2BL postcode area, located within Lenton Abbey, University & Wollaton Park, there are 5 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG8 2BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lambourne Drive Co-op | 2B Lambourne Drive, Nottingham, NG8 1GR | Walking directions to Lambourne Drive Co-op |
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 NG8 2BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Saj Ahmad
Wollaton West - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Battlemuch
Wollaton West - Elected 4 May 2023
Zafran Khan
Wollaton West - Elected 4 May 2023
Lilian Greenwood
Nottingham South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NG8 2BL records about 57 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NG8 2BL in Lenton Abbey, University & Wollaton Park is £349,500 (about £337 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to NG8 2BL, including Oak Field School (Outstanding), Bluecoat Wollaton Academy (Outstanding) and Middleton Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NG8 2BL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,203 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Nottingham South covering NG8 2BL is Lilian Greenwood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Saj Ahmad (Labour Party), Steve Battlemuch (Labour Party) and Zafran Khan (Labour Party).