Postcode NG8 5EN is located in a minor urban area, within the Basford area of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Old Basford area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Old Basford is £42,002 per year. The median sale price in Basford is £190,000 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £154,000 and £222,250. The nearest station is Wilkinson Street Tram Stop, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Melbourne Park.
Old Basford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,697 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Old Basford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.6% 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 86 ft away from NG8 5EN.
Old Basford near NG8 5EN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wilkinson Street Tram Stop located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wilkinson Street Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Wilkinson Street Tram Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Shipstone Street Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Shipstone Street Tram Stop |
| 0.6 mi | Radford Road Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Radford Road Tram Stop |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Melbourne Park | Large | Walking directions to Melbourne Park |
| 0.4 mi | Fearnleigh Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Fearnleigh Play Area |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Basford area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £405,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £261,250 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £193,500 | £246 |
| Terraced | 52 | £157,750 | £198 |
| Flats | 7 | £82,000 | £159 |
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 | £275,000 | £108,000 | £190,000 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £230,000 | £82,000 | £191,000 | £155,500 |
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 | £257 | £198 | £248 | £217 |
| 2026 | £272 | £203 | £246 | £199 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG8 5EN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2025 | 23, Reydon Drive, Nottingham, NG8 5EP | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | 6, Reydon Drive, Nottingham, NG8 5EP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 645, Western Boulevard, Nottingham, NG8 5GR | Flats | Leasehold | £73,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 11, Newcastle Terrace, Nottingham, NG8 5BT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £197,500 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 5, Newcastle Terrace, Nottingham, NG8 5BT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 |
In the NG8 5EN postcode area, located within Old Basford, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Nov 2022. | |
Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Nov 2022
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Bluecoat Aspley Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 May 2018. | |
Bluecoat Aspley Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 May 2018
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| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Ellis Guilford School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Jun 2023. | |
Ellis Guilford School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Jun 2023
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NG8 5EN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Esso | 339-341 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 5BU | Walking directions to Esso |
| 0.3 mi | Rodak | 369-371 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 5BU | Walking directions to Rodak |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 401 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 5DB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 101 Whitemoor Road, Nottingham, NG6 0HJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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 5EN, 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 5EN records about 110 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 5EN in Basford is £190,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to NG8 5EN, including Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) (Good), Bluecoat Aspley Academy (Good) and Ellis Guilford School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NG8 5EN is Wilkinson Street Tram Stop, about 518 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.
NG8 5EN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,697 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 5EN 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).