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NG8 2BS

Courtney Close

Wollaton West

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Overview

Postcode NG8 2BS 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 low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% 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 2.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Lambourne Drive Childrens Playground.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

1/10

Lenton Abbey, University & Wollaton Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,393 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Lenton Abbey, University & Wollaton Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 41 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.6%

Approximately 7.6% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Lenton Abbey, University & Wollaton Park is £56,785 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 104 ft away from NG8 2BS.

Flood risk

No risk

Lenton Abbey, University & Wollaton Park near NG8 2BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Beeston located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG8 2BS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLambourne Drive Childrens PlaygroundSmallWalking directions to Lambourne Drive Childrens Playground

Area Profile

Population
402
Population density
4,313.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.67(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.84(-60%)
Drugs
6.27(+115%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.13(-31%)
Public order
3.42(-51%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
66.33%
Indian
33
8.29%
Other Asian
20
5.03%
Other White
15
3.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
3.02%
Total population: 398

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
50%
No qualifications
40
12.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
12.42%
Level 3 (A level)
39
12.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
5.73%
Total 16+ residents: 314

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
39.67%
Owns with a mortgage
52
28.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
20.65%
Social rents from council
11
5.98%
Shared ownership
4
2.17%
Total households: 184

Property prices in Wollaton West

Median price£349,500
Price per sq ft£337
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £460K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wollaton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached86£437,500£347
Semi-Detached46£280,000£313
Terraced5£177,500£307
Flats3£135,000£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wollaton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wollaton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wollaton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wollaton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wollaton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wollaton West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG8 2BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG8 2BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 202518, Courtney Close, Nottingham, NG8 2BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
09 Oct 20253, Courtney Close, Nottingham, NG8 2BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
17 Mar 202518, Callaway Close, Nottingham, NG8 2BTSemi-DetachedFreehold£292,375
06 Feb 20267, Crawford Close, Nottingham, NG8 2AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
30 Sept 202512, Crawford Close, Nottingham, NG8 2AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£314,000

Schools

In the NG8 2BS postcode area, located within Lenton Abbey, University & Wollaton Park, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG8 2BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableSilver Linings SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryFernwood SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryFernwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG8 2BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG8 2BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidl110 Trowell Road, Nottingham, NG8 2DHWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miBilborough Convenience Store18 Graylands Road, Nottingham, NG8 4FJWalking directions to Bilborough Convenience Store
0.4 miCo-op Food75 Bracebridge Drive, Nottingham, NG8 4PHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miHeron Foods63 Bracebridge Drive, Nottingham, NG8 4PHWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.5 miGo Local59 Bracebridge Drive, Nottingham, NG8 4PHWalking directions to Go Local

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 NG8 2BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Saj Ahmad

Wollaton West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Steve Battlemuch

Wollaton West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Zafran Khan

Wollaton West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Lilian Greenwood

Nottingham South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNottinghamE06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyNottingham SouthE14001412
WardWollaton WestE05012289
ParishNottingham, unparished areaE43000016
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lenton Abbey, University & Wollaton ParkE02007082
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Nottingham 041BE01013981
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1986-07-01

Frequently asked questions about NG8 2BS

Is NG8 2BS (Lenton Abbey, University & Wollaton Park) safe?

The area around NG8 2BS records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near NG8 2BS?

The median sale price around NG8 2BS 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.

What schools are near NG8 2BS?

There are 17 schools close to NG8 2BS, including Silver Linings School, Fernwood School (Outstanding) and Fernwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NG8 2BS?

NG8 2BS scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,393 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG8 2BS (Lenton Abbey, University & Wollaton Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Nottingham South covering NG8 2BS 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).