Earls Close Nottingham
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (NG8), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29007277.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £97,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 3, F: 1).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Beeston, about 4.5 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 650 m (0.4 miles) away, and Rushford Drive Park (0.7 hectares) is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 64 to 65 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Grange Farm Medical Centre, about 430 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 113 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | £97,500 | £97,500 | £97,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £99,950 | £99,950 | £99,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 2014 | 2 NG8 4BY | Semi-detached | £97,500 | |
| 17 Jan 2011 | 3 NG8 4BY | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2010 | 5 NG8 4BY | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2005 | 2 NG8 4BY | Semi-detached | £99,950 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 98 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11). Built: 1930-1949 (9); 1950-1966 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8); owner-occupied (1); rented (private) (1).
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 (59% of about 690 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 267A Trowell Road, Nottingham, NG8 2FE: up to 10 homes (370 m)
- Middletons, Trowell Road, Nottingham, NG8 2DH: up to 13 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
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
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 13 addresses are between 64 m and 65 m above sea level (65 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG8 4BX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NG8 4BY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Beeston 607,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Ilkeston 203,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bulwell 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 19 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 62 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sandringham Crescent Wollaton | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Southbound Services Trowell | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Greenwood Gardens, NG8 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 15.2 km (9.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grange Farm Medical Centre | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jaysons Pharmacy | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parklands Dental Care | 310 m |
| Hospital | University Hospital | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Nottinghamshire Police - Broxtowe Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,740 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Rushford Drive Park 7,430 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,360 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Birchover Road Recreation Ground 3.3 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,420 m² | 150 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Coal mining remains at Broad Oak Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) north. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coal mining remains at Broad Oak Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Moat and fishpond at Strelley, 240m SE of All Saints' Church | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Wollaton Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Balloon Wood | Wood | 670 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Martin's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Shaw's Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Catstone Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Potter's Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Deddington Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Spencer Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Firbeck Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fernwood School | Secondary | 11–16 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fernwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bilborough College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Melbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Glenbrook Spencer Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bramcote Hills Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockington House NG8 4BZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Cornerstone Jerk Hut NG8 4BW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Birch Park Community Hub NG8 4BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Gurkha Kitchen NG8 4GY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2023 |
| Harley's Lounge NG8 4GY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Mahal's Premier NG8 2DS | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Top Dog NG8 4GY | Mobile caterer | 330 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| China Kitchen NG8 4DL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Go Local NG8 4DL | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Wollaton Bakes NG8 2ES | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cockington Road (33); On or near Earls Close (29); On or near Brindley Road (26); On or near Sandringham Crescent (23); On or near Trowell Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 44% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 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
Sandringham Crescent · Balmoral Crescent · Trowell Road · Glaisdale Drive West · Cockington Road · Brindley Road · Littlewood Gardens · Park Crescent · Hillbeck Crescent · Wollaton Paddocks · Arncliffe Close · Stagsden Crescent
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.