Bracken Close Nottingham
30 addresses across 2 postcodes (NG8), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29007154.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £140,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 14, E: 1).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bulwell, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Broxtowe Country Park, is about 730 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 76 to 79 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 30 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Broad Oak Medical Practice, about 620 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 178 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £78,000 | £78,000 | £78,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £68,000 | £68,000 | £68,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £44,750 | £44,750 | £44,750 |
| 2004 | 2 | £56,250 | £45,000 | £67,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £32,500 | £32,500 | £32,500 |
| 2000 | 2 | £19,500 | £19,000 | £20,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 13 NG8 3AN | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2024 | 20 NG8 3AN | Semi-detached | £127,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Aug 2024 | 17 NG8 3AN | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2024 | 22 NG8 3AN | Semi-detached | £137,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Nov 2022 | 22 NG8 3AN | Semi-detached | £110,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 May 2015 | 1 NG8 3AN | Terraced | £78,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2013 | 17 NG8 3AN | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2009 | 1 NG8 3AN | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2007 | 13 NG8 3AN | Terraced | £68,000 | |
| 26 May 2006 | 9 NG8 3AN | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2005 | 23 NG8 3AN | Terraced | £44,750 | |
| 11 Jun 2004 | 1 NG8 3AN | Semi-detached | £67,500 | |
| 26 Jan 2004 | 23 NG8 3AN | Terraced | £45,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2003 | 20 NG8 3AN | Semi-detached | £45,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2002 | 22 NG8 3AN | Semi-detached | £32,500 | |
| 4 Aug 2000 | 20 NG8 3AN | Semi-detached | £19,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2000 | 13 NG8 3AN | Terraced | £20,000 | |
| 21 Dec 1998 | 23 NG8 3AN | Terraced | £14,000 | |
| 25 Sep 1996 | 23 NG8 3AN | Terraced | £27,750 |
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 67 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (11); House, mid-terrace (10); House, enclosed mid-terrace (1). Built: 1930-1949 (15); 1950-1966 (4); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (14); owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (3).
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 (92% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 9 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NG8 3AN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NG8 3AL | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 1 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 30 addresses are between 76 m and 79 m above sea level (78 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG8 3AL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NG8 3AN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bulwell 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Ilkeston 203,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Nottingham 8.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Phoenix Park Tram Stop | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 60 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fircroft Avenue Beechdale | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bulwell Bus Station | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Greenwood Gardens, NG8 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 17.4 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Broad Oak Medical Practice | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Broxtowe Lane Pharmacy | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Colosseum Dental (Broxtowe) | 330 m |
| Hospital | Highbury Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Nottinghamshire Police - Broxtowe Police Station | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Msd Convenience T/a Woodfield Off Licence | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Broxtowe Country Park 47 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,630 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,470 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 47 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St Martin of Tours Church and boundary walls, a listed building (Grade II*), 600 m (0.4 miles) west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Martin of Tours Church and boundary walls | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Coal mining remains at Broad Oak Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Moat and fishpond at Strelley, 240m SE of All Saints' Church | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Wollaton Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Broxtowe Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Robin's Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Stonepit Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Martin's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Catstone Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Leen Valley | Valley | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 29 | 30 |
1 of the street's 30 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 80 m | No published inspection |
| Jubilee L.E.A.D. Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 260 m | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bluecoat Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Glenbrook Spencer Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Djanogly Strelley Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Melbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ambleside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Bilborough College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School NG8 3AL | School/college/university | 50 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Beechdale Manor Care Home NG8 3AJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Little Stars Day Nursery NG8 3AP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Strelley Stores/ Strelley Cobs NG8 3AP | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Go Local NG8 3AP | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Children 1st Bilborough Nursery School NG8 3AJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Asda Strelley Supermarket NG8 3AP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Express Dining NG8 3AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 4 Good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Jubilee LEAD Academy NG8 3AF | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Broxtowe Cafe NG8 5ND | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Broxtowe Fish Bar Ltd NG8 5ND | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Well Pharmacy NG8 5ND | Retailers - other | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Ark Church Nottingham NG8 3AQ | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Woodfield Off Licence NG8 6HY | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Woodfield Mini Market NG8 6HY | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 18 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (100); On or near Bracken Close (37); On or near Fircroft Avenue (21); On or near Petrol Station (14); On or near Bridge Green (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 38% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 89% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Fircroft Avenue · Newbold Street · Bridgegreen Walk · Jasmine Close · Bridge Green · Honeysuckle Close · Hablethorpe Street · Lilac Close · Dallington Street · Lavender Close · Magnolia Close · Rosemary Close
All the streets in NG8 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.