Nottingham NG21 area guide
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Is Nottingham NG21 a good place to live?
In Nottingham (NG21), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £235,504 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 2% below average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£235,504
Population
29,946
Recorded crime
223.8
Schools
10
Broadband
85%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Nottingham NG21
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Nottingham NG21 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (55 of 14,200) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 28 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in NG21, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (102 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NG21 (May 24–Apr 26, average 104/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 12,599
Owned 68% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NG21.
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Nottingham NG21: frequently asked questions
Is Nottingham NG21 a good place to live?
In Nottingham (NG21), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £235,504 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Nottingham NG21?
Recorded crime in Nottingham NG21 runs at 223.8 per 1,000 properties, 2% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Nottingham NG21 safe?
Crime in Nottingham NG21 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Nottingham NG21 runs at 223.8 per 1,000 properties, 2% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Nottingham NG21?
Homes in Nottingham NG21 sell for around £235,504 on average, based on 466 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Nottingham NG21 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Nottingham NG21 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (55 of 14,200) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 28 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Nottingham NG21?
There are 10 schools in Nottingham NG21 (8 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Nottingham NG21 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Nottingham NG21, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Nottingham NG21 a deprived area?
Nottingham NG21 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).