Postcode NG8 4LJ 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 129.9 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 Beeston, about 2.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Lambourne Drive Childrens Playground.
Beechdale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 318 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Beechdale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.0% 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.
The average income per household in Beechdale is £37,152 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 106 ft away from NG8 4LJ.
Beechdale near NG8 4LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Beeston located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lambourne Drive Childrens Playground | Small | Walking directions to Lambourne Drive Childrens Playground |
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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG8 4LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | 1, Uplands Court, Nottingham, NG8 2DZ | Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 3, Christopher Close, Nottingham, NG8 2AX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 17, Far Rye, Nottingham, NG8 1GJ | Detached | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 1, Far Rye, Nottingham, NG8 1GJ | Detached | Freehold | £505,000 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | 38, Glaisdale Drive East, Nottingham, NG8 4LY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £105,000 |
In the NG8 4LJ postcode area, located within Beechdale, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG8 4LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bilborough Convenience Store | 18 Graylands Road, Nottingham, NG8 4FJ | Walking directions to Bilborough Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Ambergate Supplies | 15-17 Ambergate Road, Nottingham, NG8 3GD | Walking directions to Ambergate Supplies |
| 0.5 mi | Go Local | 59 Bracebridge Drive, Nottingham, NG8 4PH | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | 63 Bracebridge Drive, Nottingham, NG8 4PH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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 4LJ, 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 4LJ records about 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4LJ in Beechdale is £210,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to NG8 4LJ, including Oak Field School (Outstanding), Silver Linings School and Glenbrook Spencer Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NG8 4LJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 318 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 4LJ 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).