Embley Road Nottingham
72 addresses across 1 postcode (NG5), about 20 m long. USRN 29020741.
- Energy: 55 homes have an energy certificate (B: 32, C: 23).
- 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 Bulwell, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 370 m away, and Heathfield Park (1.2 hectares) is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 59 to 61 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 72 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Alice Medical Centre, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 145 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
55 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: Flat (55). Built: 2007-2011 (47); 2012 onwards (5); 2003-2006 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (38); owner-occupied (17).
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 (35% of about 570 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)
- Arnside Road - Former Chronos Richardson: up to 110 homes, permissioned (170 m)
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 72 addresses are between 59 m and 61 m above sea level (60 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG5 1RE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bulwell 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Nottingham 8.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Hucknall 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Basford Tram Stop | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| David Lane Tram Stop | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Highbury Vale Tram Stop | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 66 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest City Hospital Maternity | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bulwell Bus Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Perry Road Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 21.1 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Alice Medical Centre | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Forest Pharmacy | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Smile Suite | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | City Hospital | 180 m |
| Police station | Oxclose Lane Police Station | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Arnold Road, 244 Arnold Rd Cashzone | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,830 m² | 370 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Heathfield Park 1.2 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8.5 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bagthorpe Allotments 2.1 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bagthorpe Gardens, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bagthorpe Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Church Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Hill | Hill | 470 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Black Wood | Wood | 730 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Glade Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Soldiers' Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Leen Valley | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Moorbridge Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 | 71 | 72 |
1 of the street's 72 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Whipple Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Robin Hood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Seely Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Burford Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Nottingham Free School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Southwark Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Southglade Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Heathfield Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Haydn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Westglade Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Real Ting NG5 5GX | Mobile caterer | 190 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Busy Bees NG5 1PB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Eatwell Coffee Shop South Corridor Junction S7 NG5 1PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Eatwell Coffee Shop Maternity Ground Floor NG5 1PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Eatwell Coffee Shop North Corridor Junction N14 NG5 1PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Eatwell Coffee Shop West Corridor Junction W2a NG5 1PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Eatwell at the City NG5 1PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Nottingham University Hospitals Central Production NG5 1PB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Nottingham University Hospital NG5 1PB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Eatwell Nottingham University Hospital Main Outpatients NG5 1PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Eatwell Nottingham University Hospital Hotel Retail Catering NG5 1PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Basford Mill Cricket Club NG5 1PB | Other catering premises | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Family Shopper NG5 5HR | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Forest Pharmacy NG5 5HR | Retailers - other | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Bestwood Fisheries NG5 5HR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 |
| Other crime | 26 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Embley Road (110); On or near Arnside Close (18); On or near Wyton Close (14); On or near The Green Mews (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 29% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 26% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 88% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 75% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
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
- NG5 1RE: 72 addresses of 114 in the postcode
Nearby streets
North Road · Minster Way · Wyton Close · The Green Mews · Arnside Close · Belconnen Road · Bratton Drive · Page Avenue · Cairns Close · Tring Vale · Mardling Avenue · Arnold Road
All the streets in NG5 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.