Postcode NG8 3BS is located in a minor urban area, within the Bilborough ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Bilborough North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bilborough North is £42,900 per year. The nearest station is Bulwell, about 2.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Strelley Recreation Ground.
Bilborough North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,437 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Bilborough North has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bilborough North is £42,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG8 3BS.
Bilborough North near NG8 3BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bulwell located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Strelley Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Strelley Recreation Ground |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Bilborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,350 up to £540,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £220,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £216,000 | £241 |
| Terraced | 25 | £195,000 | £229 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG8 3BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 55, Chingford Road, Nottingham, NG8 3BS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 14, Astwood Close, Nottingham, NG8 3BW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 70, Chingford Road, Nottingham, NG8 3BT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 222, Wigman Road, Nottingham, NG8 4AB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 219, Wigman Road, Nottingham, NG8 4AD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £110,000 |
In the NG8 3BS postcode area, located within Bilborough North, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG8 3BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Chingford Stores | 39 Chingford Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 3BS | Walking directions to Chingford Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 59 Bracebridge Drive, Nottingham, NG8 4PH | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 63 Bracebridge Drive, Nottingham, NG8 4PH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 75 Bracebridge Drive, Nottingham, NG8 4PH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Bilborough Convenience Store | 18 Graylands Road, Nottingham, NG8 4FJ | Walking directions to Bilborough Convenience Store |
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 3BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Faith Gakanje-Ajala
Bilborough - Elected 4 May 2023
Helen Louise Kalsi
Bilborough - Elected 4 May 2023
Sam Harris
Bilborough - Elected 4 May 2023
Lilian Greenwood
Nottingham South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NG8 3BS records about 85 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.
The median sale price around NG8 3BS in Bilborough North is £210,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to NG8 3BS, including Westbury Academy (Good), Jubilee L.E.A.D. Academy (Good) and Silver Linings School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NG8 3BS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,437 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 3BS 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).