Is Carrington a good place to live?
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In Carrington (NG5 2), recorded crime is 200% above the national average, homes sell for around £243,984 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 200% above average
- A Floodnone 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
£243,984
Population
13,931
Recorded crime
801.4
Schools
2
Broadband
98%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in Carrington NG5 2
Carrington NG5 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~3,379 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
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 NG5 2, 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 (29 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NG5 2 (May 24–Jun 26, average 104/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 36
- One-person households
- 41%
- Households with children
- 22%
- Households
- 5,910
Owned 49% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 42%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NG5 2.
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Carrington NG5 2: frequently asked questions
Is Carrington NG5 2 a good place to live?
In Carrington (NG5 2), recorded crime is 200% above the national average, homes sell for around £243,984 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Carrington NG5 2?
Recorded crime in Carrington NG5 2 runs at 801.4 per 1,000 properties, 200% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Carrington NG5 2 safe?
Crime in Carrington NG5 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Carrington NG5 2 runs at 801.4 per 1,000 properties, 200% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Carrington NG5 2?
Homes in Carrington NG5 2 sell for around £243,984 on average, based on 98 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Carrington NG5 2 at risk of flooding?
Carrington NG5 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~3,379 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Carrington NG5 2?
There are 2 schools in Carrington NG5 2 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Carrington NG5 2 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Carrington NG5 2, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Carrington NG5 2 a deprived area?
Carrington NG5 2 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).