Postcode NG8 5DS 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Melbourne Park.
Old Basford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,573 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Old Basford has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.1% 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 38 ft away from NG8 5DS.
Old Basford near NG8 5DS 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 |
| 0.6 mi | Wilkinson Street Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Wilkinson Street Tram Stop |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 5DS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 391, Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 5DB | Other | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | 30, Bar Lane, Nottingham, NG6 0HU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £227,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 24, Denehurst Avenue, Nottingham, NG8 5DA | Detached | Freehold | £292,000 |
In the NG8 5DS postcode area, located within Old Basford, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG8 5DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Spar | 401 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 5DB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Rodak | 369-371 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 5BU | Walking directions to Rodak |
| 0.2 mi | Esso | 339-341 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 5BU | Walking directions to Esso |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 101 Whitemoor Road, Nottingham, NG6 0HJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Price Rite | 8 Broxtowe Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5NP | Walking directions to Price Rite |
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 5DS, 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 5DS records about 96 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 5DS in Old Basford is £191,000 (about £233 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to NG8 5DS, 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 5DS is Basford Tram Stop, about 909 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.
NG8 5DS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,573 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 5DS 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).