Postcode NG8 5FG 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 134.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Old Basford is £35,800 per year. The nearest station is Bulwell located about 1.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Fearnleigh Play Area.
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 134.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 20.6% 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 of residents in Old Basford is £35,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from NG8 5FG.
Old Basford near NG8 5FG has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Fearnleigh Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Fearnleigh Play Area |
| 0.3 mi | Silverdale Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Silverdale Road Open Space |
Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 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 | 22 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £102,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 83 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Basford
In the NG8 5FG postcode area, located within Old Basford, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG8 5FG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kheras Store | 101 Whitemoor Road, Nottingham, NG6 0HJ | Walking directions to Kheras Store |
| 0.3 mi | GB Off Licence | 548-550 Radford Road, Nottingham, NG7 7EA | Walking directions to GB Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 544 Valley Road, Nottingham, NG5 1JJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Esso | 339-341 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 5BU | Walking directions to Esso |
| 0.4 mi | Vernon Mini Market | 196 Vernon Road, Nottingham, NG6 0AD | Walking directions to Vernon Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.