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NG8 2JP

Wollaton Vale

Bilborough

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Overview

Postcode NG8 2JP is located in a minor urban area, within the Bilborough ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Bilborough South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bilborough South is £42,621 per year. The nearest station is Beeston, about 2.7 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
78.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Bilborough South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,788 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bilborough South has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

78.3%

Approximately 78.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bilborough South is £42,621 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from NG8 2JP.

Flood risk

No risk

Bilborough South near NG8 2JP 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 2JP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRushford Drive ParkSmallWalking directions to Rushford Drive Park
0.2 miGrangewood Road Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Grangewood Road Community Park

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
4,512.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.28(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.08(+19%)
Public order
7.77(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.12(-4%)
Other theft
6.48(+14%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
170
55.02%
Caribbean
22
7.12%
Other Black
21
6.8%
Pakistani
18
5.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
5.5%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
32.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
18.97%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
17.67%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.19%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
79
49.07%
Social rents from council
47
29.19%
Owns outright
16
9.94%
Owns with a mortgage
13
8.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
1.86%
Total households: 161

Property prices in Bilborough

Median price£209,000
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £248K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £209,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Bilborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,350 up to £540,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bilborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached61£216,000£241
Detached23£215,000£294
Terraced25£195,000£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bilborough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bilborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272,500£138,000£90,750
2017£282,995£130,750£109,000
2018£246,250£73,000£138,000£115,750
2019£261,000£65,000£135,000£131,000
2020£240,000£69,250£155,000£132,500
2021£270,000£175,000£165,000£150,500
2022£287,500£170,000£215,000£175,000
2023£282,500£170,500£220,000£190,000
2024£280,000£126,000£205,000£172,000
2025£227,500£93,000£218,000£180,000
2026£312,500£224,500£202,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bilborough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bilborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£147£104
2017£219£149£126
2018£230£126£162£138
2019£234£189£150£148
2020£233£90£178£151
2021£225£246£177£187
2022£272£239£210£230
2023£285£193£226£225
2024£277£187£219£212
2025£283£166£242£218
2026£327£242£266
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bilborough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bilborough in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG8 2JP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG8 2JP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 2025303, Wollaton Vale, Nottingham, NG8 2PXDetachedFreehold£215,000
22 Apr 20261, Charlbury Court, Nottingham, NG9 3NADetachedFreehold£270,000
04 Apr 202519, Firbeck Road, Nottingham, NG8 2FDTerracedFreehold£255,000
25 Mar 202622, Rosedale Drive, Nottingham, NG8 2JESemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
03 Oct 202526, Rosedale Drive, Nottingham, NG8 2JESemi-DetachedFreehold£223,500

Schools

In the NG8 2JP postcode area, located within Bilborough South, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.6 miPrimaryPortland Spencer AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryBramcote Hills Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG8 2JP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG8 2JP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMahal's250 Trowell Road, Nottingham, NG8 2DSWalking directions to Mahal's
0.4 miGo Local48-50 Cockington Road, Nottingham, NG8 4DLWalking 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 2JP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Faith Gakanje-Ajala

Bilborough - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Helen Louise Kalsi

Bilborough - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Sam Harris

Bilborough - 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
WardBilboroughE05012274
ParishNottingham, unparished areaE43000016
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bilborough SouthE02002892
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Nottingham 025CE01013862
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced2021-04-01

Frequently asked questions about NG8 2JP

Is NG8 2JP (Bilborough South) safe?

The area around NG8 2JP records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 NG8 2JP?

The median sale price around NG8 2JP in Bilborough South is £209,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG8 2JP?

There are 7 schools close to NG8 2JP, including Firbeck Academy (Good), Portland Spencer Academy (Outstanding) and Bramcote Hills Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NG8 2JP?

NG8 2JP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,788 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG8 2JP (Bilborough South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Nottingham South covering NG8 2JP is Lilian Greenwood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Faith Gakanje-Ajala (Labour Party), Helen Louise Kalsi (Labour Party) and Sam Harris (Labour Party).