Postcode NG8 5EW 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 very high crime levels, with around 107.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Old Basford is £42,002 per year. The nearest station is Bulwell located about 1.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Melbourne Park.
Old Basford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,018 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Old Basford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from NG8 5EW.
Old Basford near NG8 5EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bulwell located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Melbourne Park | Large | Walking directions to Melbourne Park |
| 0.2 mi | Fearnleigh Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Fearnleigh Play Area |
Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Basford area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £375,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £87,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 77 | £191,599 |
| Terraced | 54 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Basford
In the NG8 5EW postcode area, located within Old Basford, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG8 5EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Esso | 339-341 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 5BU | Walking directions to Esso |
| 0.1 mi | Rodak | 369-371 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 5BU | Walking directions to Rodak |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 401 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 5DB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Kheras Store | 101 Whitemoor Road, Nottingham, NG6 0HJ | Walking directions to Kheras Store |
Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.