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NG8 4AF

Melford Road

Bilborough

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Overview

Postcode NG8 4AF is located in a minor urban area, within the Bilborough ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Beechdale area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 2.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Strelley Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
49%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Beechdale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,413 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Beechdale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

49%

Approximately 49.0% 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 4AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Beechdale near NG8 4AF 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG8 4AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miStrelley Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Strelley Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
6,093.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.68(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.34(+80%)
Shoplifting
27.11(+212%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.72(+152%)
Public order
12.91(+87%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
180
59.41%
Pakistani
40
13.2%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
7.26%
African
15
4.95%
Other White
13
4.29%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
29.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
62
25.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
14.57%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
28
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
45
45%
Owns with a mortgage
24
24%
Owns outright
19
19%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
6%
Other social rented
4
4%
Total households: 100

Property prices in Bilborough

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£184K – £250K

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.

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
Detached25£220,000£286
Semi-Detached61£216,000£241
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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG8 4AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG8 4AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 2025219, Wigman Road, Nottingham, NG8 4ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£110,000
30 Mar 2026222, Wigman Road, Nottingham, NG8 4ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
20 Nov 202531, Hoylake Crescent, Nottingham, NG8 4PXSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
13 Nov 20251, Hoylake Crescent, Nottingham, NG8 4PXTerracedFreehold£125,000
17 Oct 202555, Chingford Road, Nottingham, NG8 3BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the NG8 4AF postcode area, located within Beechdale, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG8 4AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableWestbury AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSilver Linings SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

0.3 mi16 plusBilborough CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG8 4AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG8 4AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGo Local59 Bracebridge Drive, Nottingham, NG8 4PHWalking directions to Go Local
0.2 miChingford Stores39 Chingford Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 3BSWalking directions to Chingford Stores
0.2 miHeron Foods63 Bracebridge Drive, Nottingham, NG8 4PHWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miCo-op Food75 Bracebridge Drive, Nottingham, NG8 4PHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miBilborough Convenience Store18 Graylands Road, Nottingham, NG8 4FJWalking directions to Bilborough Convenience 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 4AF, 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)BeechdaleE02002887
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Nottingham 020CE01013868
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG8 4AF

Is NG8 4AF (Beechdale) safe?

The area around NG8 4AF records about 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 4AF?

The median sale price around NG8 4AF in Beechdale is £210,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG8 4AF?

There are 17 schools close to NG8 4AF, including Westbury Academy (Good), Silver Linings School and Bilborough College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NG8 4AF?

NG8 4AF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,413 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG8 4AF (Beechdale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Nottingham South covering NG8 4AF 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).