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NG8 2GD

Fernwood Crescent

Wollaton West

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Overview

Postcode NG8 2GD is located in a minor urban area, within the Wollaton West ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Wollaton Vale area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wollaton Vale is £64,943 per year. The nearest station is Beeston, about 2.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Rushford Drive Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Wollaton Vale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,479 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Wollaton Vale has an average crime rate, with approximately 48 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11%

Approximately 11.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Wollaton Vale is £64,943 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 324 ft away from NG8 2GD.

Flood risk

No risk

Wollaton Vale near NG8 2GD 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG8 2GD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miRushford Drive ParkSmallWalking directions to Rushford Drive Park
0.3 miGrangewood Road Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Grangewood Road Community Park

Area Profile

Population
335
Population density
2,889.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.99(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.24(-33%)
Other theft
5.25(-8%)
Drugs
5.25(+80%)
Other crime
4.5(+91%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
144
42.6%
Indian
45
13.31%
Arab
36
10.65%
Pakistani
34
10.06%
Other Asian
16
4.73%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
40%
No qualifications
41
17.08%
Level 3 (A level)
36
15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.92%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
40.94%
Owns with a mortgage
35
27.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
20.47%
Social rents from council
14
11.02%
Total households: 127

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG8 2GD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG8 2GD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 202685, Fernwood Crescent, Nottingham, NG8 2GDSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
12 May 202525, Fernwood Crescent, Nottingham, NG8 2GDSemi-DetachedFreehold£283,000
28 Feb 202541, Fernwood Crescent, Nottingham, NG8 2GDSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
22 Apr 202554, Fernwood Crescent, Nottingham, NG8 2GFSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
09 Apr 20264, Yalding Drive, Nottingham, NG8 2QADetachedFreehold£310,000

Schools

In the NG8 2GD postcode area, located within Wollaton Vale, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG8 2GD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryFirbeck AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFernwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryFernwood SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG8 2GD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG8 2GD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMahal's250 Trowell Road, Nottingham, NG8 2DSWalking directions to Mahal's
0.3 miM&S Simply FoodWollaton Vale, Nottingham, NG8 2GRWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.4 miLidl110 Trowell Road, Nottingham, NG8 2DHWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miSainsbury's Local154 Bramcote Lane, Nottingham, NG8 2QPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miTesco Express172 Bramcote Lane, Nottingham, NG8 2QPWalking directions to Tesco 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 NG8 2GD, 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)Wollaton ValeE02002897
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Nottingham 030CE01013983
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG8 2GD

Is NG8 2GD (Wollaton Vale) safe?

The area around NG8 2GD records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NG8 2GD?

The median sale price around NG8 2GD in Wollaton Vale is £349,500 (about £337 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG8 2GD?

There are 8 schools close to NG8 2GD, including Firbeck Academy (Good), Fernwood Primary School (Good) and Fernwood School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NG8 2GD?

NG8 2GD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,479 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG8 2GD (Wollaton Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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