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Nottingham NG8 5 area guide

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Is Nottingham NG8 5 a good place to live?

In Nottingham (NG8 5), recorded crime is 59% above the national average, homes sell for around £198,344 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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
£198,344
from 141 sales
Population
24,967
Deprivation decile 2/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
426.1
per 1,000 · +59% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
99%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
4.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Nottingham NG8 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Nottingham NG8 5 is rated high. Around 4.5% of properties (279 of 6,206) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 151 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 average (mean) sold price in NG8 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (27 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in NG8 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 109/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 34
One-person households: 27%
Households with children: 40%
Households: 9,303

Owned 51% · Social rent 29% · Private rent 20%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NG8 5.

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Nottingham NG8 5: frequently asked questions

Is Nottingham NG8 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Nottingham NG8 5?

Recorded crime in Nottingham NG8 5 runs at 426.1 per 1,000 properties, 59% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Nottingham NG8 5 safe?

Crime in Nottingham NG8 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Nottingham NG8 5 runs at 426.1 per 1,000 properties, 59% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Nottingham NG8 5?

Homes in Nottingham NG8 5 sell for around £198,344 on average, based on 141 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Nottingham NG8 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Nottingham NG8 5 is rated high. Around 4.5% of properties (279 of 6,206) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 151 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Nottingham NG8 5?

There are 3 schools in Nottingham NG8 5 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Nottingham NG8 5 a deprived area?

Nottingham NG8 5 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).