Postcode NG8 5DH is located in a minor urban area, within the Basford ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Old Basford area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Old Basford is £42,002 per year. The nearest station is Basford Tram Stop, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Melbourne Park.
Old Basford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,859 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Old Basford has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Old Basford is £42,002 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 53 ft away from NG8 5DH.
Old Basford near NG8 5DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Basford Tram Stop located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Basford Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Basford Tram Stop |
| 0.6 mi | David Lane Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to David Lane Tram Stop |
| 0.7 mi | Wilkinson Street Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Wilkinson Street Tram Stop |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Melbourne Park | Large | Walking directions to Melbourne Park |
| 0.4 mi | Stockhill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Stockhill Park |
| 0.2 mi | Fearnleigh Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Fearnleigh Play Area |
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £191,000 (about £233 per square foot) in Basford area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £405,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £260,000 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £201,000 | £240 |
| Terraced | 52 | £167,500 | £209 |
| Flats | 7 | £92,950 | £203 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £150,000 | £81,250 | £124,000 | £80,000 |
| 2017 | £162,000 | £81,000 | £126,000 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | £162,000 | £85,000 | £135,000 | £105,000 |
| 2019 | £170,000 | £88,500 | £139,250 | £107,750 |
| 2020 | £190,000 | £88,000 | £135,000 | £117,500 |
| 2021 | £217,000 | £102,000 | £165,000 | £132,250 |
| 2022 | £238,000 | £106,250 | £180,000 | £140,000 |
| 2023 | £250,000 | £105,000 | £190,000 | £147,500 |
| 2024 | £250,000 | £115,000 | £187,000 | £147,000 |
| 2025 | £277,500 | £107,750 | £190,000 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £218,000 | £81,475 | £197,000 | £162,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £194 | £118 | £154 | £111 |
| 2017 | £178 | £134 | £158 | £132 |
| 2018 | £188 | £142 | £162 | £136 |
| 2019 | £202 | £159 | £172 | £135 |
| 2020 | £208 | £152 | £169 | £150 |
| 2021 | £241 | £168 | £212 | £169 |
| 2022 | £258 | £174 | £223 | £171 |
| 2023 | £277 | £182 | £242 | £195 |
| 2024 | £272 | £182 | £221 | £192 |
| 2025 | £259 | £202 | £250 | £217 |
| 2026 | £274 | £218 | £229 | £211 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG8 5DH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | Flat 25, Commodore Court, 1, Bar Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5DH | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Flat 27, Commodore Court, 1, Bar Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5DH | Flats | Leasehold | £72,500 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 4, Commodore Gardens, Nottingham, NG8 5DZ | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 391, Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 5DB | Other | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | 30, Bar Lane, Nottingham, NG6 0HU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £227,000 |
In the NG8 5DH postcode area, located within Old Basford, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG8 5DH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 401 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 5DB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Rodak | 369-371 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 5BU | Walking directions to Rodak |
| 0.3 mi | Esso | 339-341 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 5BU | Walking directions to Esso |
| 0.3 mi | Price Rite | 8 Broxtowe Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5NP | Walking directions to Price Rite |
| 0.4 mi | No. 1 Family Store | 14 Broxtowe Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5NP | Walking directions to No. 1 Family 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 5DH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Linda Woodings
Basford - Elected 4 May 2023
Nick Raine
Basford - Elected 4 May 2023
Salma Mumtaz
Basford - Elected 4 May 2023
Alex Norris
Nottingham North and Kimberley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NG8 5DH records about 71 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.
The median sale price around NG8 5DH in Old Basford is £191,000 (about £233 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NG8 5DH, including Ellis Guilford School (Good), Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) (Good) and Old Basford School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NG8 5DH is Basford Tram Stop, about 932 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.
NG8 5DH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,859 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Nottingham North and Kimberley covering NG8 5DH is Alex Norris (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Linda Woodings (Labour and Co-operative Party), Nick Raine (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Salma Mumtaz (Labour and Co-operative Party).