Postcode NG8 5FR is located in a minor urban area, within the Leen Valley ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Bobbers Mill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bobbers Mill is £47,229 per year. The nearest station is Wilkinson Street Tram Stop, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Melbourne Park.
Bobbers Mill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,900 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Bobbers Mill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bobbers Mill is £47,229 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 246 ft away from NG8 5FR.
Bobbers Mill near NG8 5FR has very low 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wilkinson Street Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Wilkinson Street Tram Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Shipstone Street Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Shipstone Street Tram Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Radford Road Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Radford Road Tram Stop |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Melbourne Park | Large | Walking directions to Melbourne Park |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £263,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Leen Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £495,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £323,000 | £296 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £240,000 | £260 |
| Terraced | 24 | £210,000 | £264 |
| Flats | 4 | £136,750 | £193 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £183,500 | £79,000 | £149,000 | £129,195 |
| 2017 | £249,998 | £79,000 | £159,995 | £127,495 |
| 2018 | £274,995 | £111,950 | £152,500 | £130,575 |
| 2019 | £286,125 | £101,619 | £176,000 | £145,000 |
| 2020 | £291,750 | £96,000 | £201,000 | £135,000 |
| 2021 | £262,750 | £105,000 | £180,000 | £153,500 |
| 2022 | £288,500 | £105,000 | £199,000 | £167,000 |
| 2023 | £320,000 | £112,000 | £220,000 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | £325,000 | £155,000 | £222,500 | £175,000 |
| 2025 | £330,000 | £120,000 | £242,000 | £212,000 |
| 2026 | £308,500 | £157,500 | £247,500 | £214,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £173 | £118 | £192 | £203 |
| 2017 | £223 | £128 | £178 | £164 |
| 2018 | £224 | £173 | £170 | £170 |
| 2019 | £241 | £169 | £196 | £174 |
| 2020 | £243 | £141 | £216 | £170 |
| 2021 | £251 | £151 | £219 | £207 |
| 2022 | £280 | £184 | £224 | £214 |
| 2023 | £293 | £179 | £251 | £229 |
| 2024 | £281 | £236 | £267 | £225 |
| 2025 | £293 | £210 | £263 | £278 |
| 2026 | £310 | £261 | £238 | £245 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG8 5FR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | 39, Wistow Close, Nottingham, NG8 5FS | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 58, Aberford Avenue, Nottingham, NG8 5FQ | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 167, Wilkinson Street, Nottingham, NG8 5FL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £172,500 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 174, Wilkinson Street, Nottingham, NG8 5FJ | Terraced | Freehold | £85,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | 162, Wilkinson Street, Nottingham, NG8 5FJ | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 |
In the NG8 5FR postcode area, located within Bobbers Mill, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG8 5FR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Green Oranges Halal Supermarket | 340-346 Radford Road, Nottingham, NG7 5GQ | Walking directions to Green Oranges Halal Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Oja Food | 334 Radford Road, Nottingham, NG7 5GP | Walking directions to Oja Food |
| 0.4 mi | Pricecutter | 322-326 Radford Road, Nottingham, NG7 5GP | Walking directions to Pricecutter |
| 0.4 mi | Esso | 339-341 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 5BU | Walking directions to Esso |
| 0.4 mi | Tani Sklep | 314 Radford Road, Nottingham, NG7 5GN | Walking directions to Tani Sklep |
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 5FR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Audrey Jane Dinnall
Leen Valley - Elected 4 May 2023
Nadia Farhat
Leen Valley - Elected 4 May 2023
Alex Norris
Nottingham North and Kimberley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NG8 5FR records about 118 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 public order.
The median sale price around NG8 5FR in Bobbers Mill is £263,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NG8 5FR, including Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Berridge Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NG8 5FR is Wilkinson Street Tram Stop, about 242 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.
NG8 5FR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,900 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 5FR is Alex Norris (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Audrey Jane Dinnall (Labour Party) and Nadia Farhat (Labour Party).