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NG8 5GS

Western Boulevard

Leen Valley

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Overview

Postcode NG8 5GS 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below 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 0.4 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Bobbers Mill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,712 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bobbers Mill has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Bobbers Mill is £47,229 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from NG8 5GS.

Flood risk

No risk

Bobbers Mill near NG8 5GS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wilkinson Street Tram Stop located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG8 5GS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Wilkinson Street Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Wilkinson Street Tram Stop
0.6 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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG8 5GS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMelbourne ParkLargeWalking directions to Melbourne Park

Area Profile

Population
388
Population density
8,326.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
33.21(+282%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.06(-27%)
Other theft
11.9(+109%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.4(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.77(-48%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
146
37.53%
British
87
22.37%
Other Asian
37
9.51%
Indian
26
6.68%
Other
26
6.68%
Total population: 389

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
32.57%
No qualifications
55
17.92%
Level 3 (A level)
48
15.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
15.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
11.4%
Total 16+ residents: 307

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
45.53%
Owns with a mortgage
49
39.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.01%
Social rents from council
1
0.81%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Leen Valley

Median price£263,000
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£207K – £330K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leen Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£323,000£296
Semi-Detached23£240,000£260
Terraced24£210,000£264
Flats4£136,750£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leen Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leen Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leen Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leen Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leen Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leen Valley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG8 5GS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG8 5GS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 20262, Newlyn Drive, Nottingham, NG8 5GXDetachedFreehold£265,000
23 May 202521, Newlyn Drive, Nottingham, NG8 5GUDetachedFreehold£273,000
05 Jun 202620, Western Gardens, Nottingham, NG8 5GPDetachedFreehold£265,000
05 Jun 202626, Western Gardens, Nottingham, NG8 5GPSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
23 Oct 202523, Western Gardens, Nottingham, NG8 5GPSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the NG8 5GS postcode area, located within Bobbers Mill, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG8 5GS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryBluecoat Trent AcademyFree schools

Good

0.2 miSecondaryBluecoat Aspley AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWhitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery)Academy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG8 5GS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG8 5GS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miEsso339-341 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 5BUWalking directions to Esso
0.3 miRodak369-371 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 5BUWalking directions to Rodak
0.4 miSpar401 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 5DBWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miHeron Foods362 Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5GBWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.5 miKamal Food Store371 Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5RRWalking directions to Kamal Food Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district.

Band A£1,837
Band B£2,143
Band C£2,449
Band D£2,755
Band E£3,368
Band F£3,980
Band G£4,592
Band H£5,511

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NG8 5GS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Audrey Jane Dinnall

Leen Valley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Nadia Farhat

Leen Valley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Alex Norris

Nottingham North and Kimberley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNottinghamE06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyNottingham North and KimberleyE14001411
WardLeen ValleyE05012282
ParishNottingham, unparished areaE43000016
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bobbers MillE02002886
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Nottingham 019EE01013934
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG8 5GS

Is NG8 5GS (Bobbers Mill) safe?

The area around NG8 5GS records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near NG8 5GS?

The median sale price around NG8 5GS in Bobbers Mill is £263,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG8 5GS?

There are 20 schools close to NG8 5GS, including Bluecoat Trent Academy (Good), Bluecoat Aspley Academy (Good) and Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG8 5GS?

The closest station to NG8 5GS is Wilkinson Street Tram Stop, about 646 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.

How deprived is the area around NG8 5GS?

NG8 5GS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,712 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG8 5GS (Bobbers Mill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Nottingham North and Kimberley covering NG8 5GS 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).