Postcode NG8 5FH 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 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 nearest station is Wilkinson Street Tram Stop, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Fearnleigh Play Area.
Old Basford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,697 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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 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 per household in Old Basford is £42,002 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 68 ft away from NG8 5FH.
Old Basford near NG8 5FH has high flood risk (more than 3.3% 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Basford Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Basford Tram Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Shipstone Street Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Shipstone Street Tram Stop |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Fearnleigh Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Fearnleigh Play Area |
| 0.4 mi | Silverdale Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Silverdale Road Open Space |
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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG8 5FH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 734, Western Boulevard, Nottingham, NG8 5FH | Terraced | Freehold | £192,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 749A, Western Boulevard, Nottingham, NG8 5FG | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 21, Tintern Drive, Nottingham, NG8 5FD | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 98, Bracknell Crescent, Nottingham, NG8 5FF | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 3, Hollben Court, Whitechapel Street, Nottingham, NG6 0HG | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 |
In the NG8 5FH postcode area, located within Old Basford, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG8 5FH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 101 Whitemoor Road, Nottingham, NG6 0HJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Esso | 339-341 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 5BU | Walking directions to Esso |
| 0.3 mi | GB Off Licence | 548-550 Radford Road, Nottingham, NG7 7EA | Walking directions to GB Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Rodak | 369-371 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 5BU | Walking directions to Rodak |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 544 Valley Road, Nottingham, NG5 1JJ | Walking directions to Tesco 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 5FH, 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 5FH 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 5FH in Old Basford is £191,000 (about £233 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NG8 5FH, including Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) (Good), Ellis Guilford School (Good) and Djanogly Northgate Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NG8 5FH is Wilkinson Street Tram Stop, about 495 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.
NG8 5FH 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 5FH 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).