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NG8 3BL

Leen Valley

Nottingham

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Detailed insights for NG8 3BL

Overview

Postcode NG8 3BL is located in a minor urban area, within the Leen Valley ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Beechdale area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beechdale is £37,152 per year. The nearest station is Bulwell, about 2.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Beechdale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,910 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Beechdale has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.5%

Approximately 5.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Beechdale is £37,152 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG8 3BL.

Flood risk

No risk

Beechdale near NG8 3BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bulwell located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
503
Population density
1,984.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.44(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.54(+10%)
Shoplifting
12.68(+46%)
Vehicle crime
11.22(+172%)
Other theft
7.8(+37%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
54.08%
Pakistani
93
18.49%
Other White
29
5.77%
Other
28
5.57%
Indian
21
4.17%
Total population: 503

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
37.79%
Level 3 (A level)
68
17.48%
No qualifications
65
16.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
9.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
9.51%
Total 16+ residents: 389

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
66
36.26%
Owns outright
58
31.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
21.43%
Other social rented
10
5.49%
Shared ownership
5
2.75%
Total households: 182

Property prices in Leen Valley

Median price£263,000
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£207K – £330K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £263,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Leen Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leen Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£323,000£296
Semi-Detached23£240,000£260
Terraced24£210,000£264
Flats4£136,750£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leen Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leen Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183,500£79,000£149,000£129,195
2017£249,998£79,000£159,995£127,495
2018£274,995£111,950£152,500£130,575
2019£286,125£101,619£176,000£145,000
2020£291,750£96,000£201,000£135,000
2021£262,750£105,000£180,000£153,500
2022£288,500£105,000£199,000£167,000
2023£320,000£112,000£220,000£180,000
2024£325,000£155,000£222,500£175,000
2025£330,000£120,000£242,000£212,000
2026£308,500£157,500£247,500£214,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leen Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leen Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£118£192£203
2017£223£128£178£164
2018£224£173£170£170
2019£241£169£196£174
2020£243£141£216£170
2021£251£151£219£207
2022£280£184£224£214
2023£293£179£251£229
2024£281£236£267£225
2025£293£210£263£278
2026£310£261£238£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leen Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leen Valley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG8 3BL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG8 3BL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Mar 2026233, Beechdale Road, Nottingham, NG8 3EZTerracedFreehold£215,000
15 Dec 2025152, Beechdale Road, Nottingham, NG8 3EZOtherFreehold£350,000
23 Sept 2025Polyverse, Gateway House, Beechdale Road, Nottingham, NG8 3EZOtherFreehold£780,000
12 Sept 20254, Dairy Square, Nottingham, NG8 3DXTerracedFreehold£350,000
28 Mar 20251, Dairy Square, Nottingham, NG8 3DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£147,000

Schools

In the NG8 3BL postcode area, located within Beechdale, there are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG8 3BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableWoodlands AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

0.1 miSecondaryThe Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryNottingham Girls' AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG8 3BL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG8 3BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAmbergate Supplies15-17 Ambergate Road, Nottingham, NG8 3GDWalking directions to Ambergate Supplies
0.3 miLondis337 Beechdale Road, Nottingham, NG8 3FFWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miBeechdale Road Convenience425 Beechdale Road, Nottingham, NG8 3LFWalking directions to Beechdale Road Convenience
0.4 miMorrisons Daily395 Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5RRWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miKamal Food Store371 Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5RRWalking directions to Kamal Food Store

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 3BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Audrey Jane Dinnall

Leen Valley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Nadia Farhat

Leen Valley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Alex Norris

Nottingham North and Kimberley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNottinghamE06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyNottingham North and KimberleyE14001411
WardLeen ValleyE05012282
ParishNottingham, unparished areaE43000016
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BeechdaleE02002887
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Nottingham 020DE01013929
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about NG8 3BL

Is NG8 3BL (Beechdale) safe?

The area around NG8 3BL records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3BL?

The median sale price around NG8 3BL in Beechdale is £263,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG8 3BL?

There are 19 schools close to NG8 3BL, including Woodlands Academy (Good), The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy (Good) and Nottingham Girls' Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NG8 3BL?

NG8 3BL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,910 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG8 3BL (Beechdale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Nottingham North and Kimberley covering NG8 3BL is Alex Norris (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Audrey Jane Dinnall (Labour Party) and Nadia Farhat (Labour Party).