3rd Avenue Nottingham
59 addresses across 4 postcodes (NG7), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29016226.
- Energy: 46 homes have an energy certificate (C: 15, D: 21, E: 10).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Nottingham costs £2,755 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 53% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Nottingham, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, John Farr Rest Garden, is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 58 to 62 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 59 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sherwood Rise Medical Centre, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 970 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 19% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 318 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
46 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 46 m². Most common: Flat (41); House, semi-detached (3); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (13); 2022 (10); 2021 (6). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (19); rented (social) (2); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
- 1 Orston House, 7 Third Avenue
- 2 Orston House, 7 Third Avenue
- 3 Orston House, 7 Third Avenue
- 4 Orston House, 7 Third Avenue
- 5 Orston House, 7 Third Avenue
- 6 Orston House, 7 Third Avenue
- 6, Third Avenue
- 8a, Third Avenue
- Flat 1, 1, Third Avenue
- Flat 2, 1, Third Avenue
- Flat 4, 1 Third Avenue
- Greenwood Lodge, 5 Third Avenue
Council tax
What each band costs in Nottingham in 2026-27: Band D £2,755 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,837 | £2,143 | £2,449 | £2,755 | £3,368 | £3,980 | £4,592 | £5,511 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (50% of about 920 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Sherwood Rise. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- CLEAVE HOUSE AND ATTACHED BOUNDARY WALL, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 2A Sherwood Rise, Nottingham: up to 6 homes, permissioned (90 m)
- The White House, Beech Avenue, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Maville House, Maville Works, Beech Avenue: up to 36 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Elms School, off Cranmer Street: up to 75 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- 26 - 28 Corporation Oaks, Nottingham NG3 4JY: up to 3 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Hyson Green Community Centre, St Pauls Avenue: up to 12 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 59 addresses are between 58 m and 62 m above sea level (61 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG7 6JH | 100% | 53% | 53% | 0% |
| NG7 6JJ | 100% | 86% | 86% | 0% |
| NG7 6JW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NG7 6NQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Nottingham 8.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Bulwell 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Netherfield 10,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Noel Street Tram Stop | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| The Forest Tram Stop | 780 m (0.5 miles) | |
| High School Tram Stop | 820 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Berridge Road Sherwood Rise | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Victoria Bus Station Nottingham | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Car Park | 330 m |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 19.2 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sherwood Rise Medical Centre | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shally's Chemist | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Holly Tree House Dental Practice | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | City Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Radford Road Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shell Sherwood Rise Cashzone | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest John Farr Rest Garden 2,320 m² | 300 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 7,600 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,630 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Forest Recreation Ground 27 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,810 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 560 m (0.3 miles) south. 58 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Church of St Andrew and Boundary Wall | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Jewish Burial Ground, North Sherwood Street | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Medieval city wall | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Black Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Mapperley | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Sunrise Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Robin's Wood | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Quarry Holes Plantation | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Martin's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 49 | 59 |
10 of the street's 59 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Nottingham: see them on the Nottingham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluecoat Trent Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 250 m | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Claremont Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Djanogly City Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Carrington Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Djanogly Sherwood Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Scotholme Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Djanogly Northgate Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nottingham Free School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield House NG7 6JH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Corner Shop Off Licence NG7 6NP | Retailers - other | 90 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Coveberry Sherwood NG7 6JL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Bread and Wine Restaurant NG7 6JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Clarendon Court Nursing Home NG5 1AG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Clarendon Court Care Home NG5 1AG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 4 Good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Spencer Court Lunch Club | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Unison Regional Centre NG5 1AF | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Sherwood Rise Service Station Shop NG7 6JN | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Hamilton Autism Service NG5 1AP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Naskam Community Interest Company NG5 1AP | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| St George’s Nursery School NG5 1AP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Baked Buns NG5 1AP | Retailers - other | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| A K Stores NG7 6NT | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Forest Fields Off Licence NG7 6NA | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 134 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
| Other theft | 27 |
| Vehicle crime | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Public order | 22 |
| Drugs | 17 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Other crime | 12 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Alberta Terrace (57); On or near Foxhall Road (29); On or near 2Nd Avenue (28); On or near Sherwood Rise (26); On or near Pelham Road (26).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 19% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 71% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 35% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 21% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 70% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Premier (retailers - other, NG7 7LL) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 23 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NG7 6JH: 52 addresses of 54 in the postcode
- NG7 6JW: 5 addresses
- NG7 6JJ: 1 address of 65 in the postcode
- NG7 6NQ: 1 address of 62 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Arno Avenue · Myrtle Avenue · 2nd Avenue · Berridge Road East · 1st Avenue · Vivian Avenue · 4th Avenue · Clarendon Park · Foxhall Road · Alberta Terrace · Clumber Avenue · Cedar Road
All the streets in NG7 and across Nottingham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.