Linkmel Close Nottingham
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (NG2), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29001143.
- 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 Nottingham, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Kings Meadow Nature Reserve, is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 28 to 30 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bridgeway Practice, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 21% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (74% of about 1,090 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)
- Eagle Press island site, Robin Hood Way: up to 42 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Site of the Wilford Public House, Gritley Mews: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NG2 1NA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NG2 1LL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 28 m and 30 m above sea level (30 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG2 1LL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NG2 1NA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Nottingham 8.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Beeston 607,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Attenborough 96,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | NG2 Tram Stop | 310 m |
| Wilford Village Tram Stop | 740 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Meadows Way West Tram Stop | 740 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Longwall Avenue Queens Drive Industrial Estate | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Broad Marsh Bus Station Nottingham | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Queens Drive Park and Ride Cycle Park Hub | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 16.3 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridgeway Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | University Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Nottingham City Centre Police | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Nisa Chain Lane, Chain Lane | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kings Meadow Nature Reserve 1.9 ha | 330 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.7 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.7 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.9 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 7.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Wilfrid, a listed building (Grade II*), 650 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 22 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 of St Wilfrid | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Rock cut houses N of Castle Boulevard | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Lenton Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Rock cut houses S of Nottingham Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Memorial Gardens, Nottingham | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Highfields Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Arbour Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) west |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Clifton Grove | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| Thompson's Wood | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) west |
| Roughhill Wood | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
| Harrison's Plantation | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.0 | 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 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Church of England | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Welbeck Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Edna G. Olds Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Becket School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenfields Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Tea's Two | Mobile caterer | 90 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Olive Catering NG2 1EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Sodexo Ltd NG2 1LT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Olive Catering Services Ltd at Specsavers NG2 1EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Batam Pastry NG2 1LW | Manufacturers/packers | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Speedo Self Service Canteen NG2 1EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Wickes Building Supplies Ltd NG2 1GW | Retailers - other | 390 m | Exempt | |
| Riverside Canteen NG2 1LS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Travelodge Hotel NG2 1RT | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Riverside Farm NG2 1RT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| CP Riverside School NG2 1DP | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Longwall Avenue (3); On or near Linkmel Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 44% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 21% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 67% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
Nearby streets
Longwall Avenue · Ashville Close · Gateside Road · The Triangle · Experian Way · Enterprise Way · Finch Close · Crossgate Drive · Ainsworth Drive
All the streets in NG2 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.