Riber Crescent Nottingham
50 addresses across 1 postcode (NG5), about 230 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29015354.
- Energy: 45 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 39, D: 3).
- 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 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 290 m away, and Heathfield Park (1.2 hectares) is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 67 to 68 m above sea level.
- Noise: 15 of its 50 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hucknall Road Medical Centre, about 360 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 24% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 86 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2017 | ST. ANDREWS LODGE NURSING HOME NG5 1LP | Other | £1,500,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
45 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 64 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (25); House, end-terrace (9); Bungalow, semi-detached (6). Built: 1991-1995 (43); 1983-1990 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (23); owner-occupied (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 (55% of about 750 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)
- 85 Arnold Road: up to 50 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- Shell for Southglade Convenience Store and Notts Cars, Southglade Road, Nottingham, NG5 5GF: up to 23 homes, pending decision (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Arnside Road - Former Chronos Richardson: up to 110 homes, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Vernon Road - Former Johnsons Dyeworks: up to 115 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Highbury Road - Former Henry Mellish School Site: up to 45 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 50 addresses are between 67 m and 68 m above sea level (68 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG5 1LP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bulwell 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Nottingham 8.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Hucknall 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | David Lane Tram Stop | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Highbury Vale Tram Stop | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Basford Tram Stop | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Riber Crescent Basford | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bulwell Bus Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Perry Road Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 20.6 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hucknall Road Medical Centre | 360 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Smile Suite | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | City Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Oxclose Lane Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bestwood Grocery & Off Licence | 390 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,830 m² | 290 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Heathfield Park 1.2 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 50 m² | 50 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Vernon Park 8.6 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bagthorpe Allotments 2.1 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bagthorpe Gardens, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east. 2 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* | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Soldiers' Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Black Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Glade Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Leen Valley | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Moorbridge Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 35 | 50 |
15 of the street's 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Henry Whipple Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Heathfield Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Robin Hood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Old Basford School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southglade Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Cantrell Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Inadequate (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nottingham Free School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Westglade Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Seely Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Ellis Guilford School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connect House Care Home NG5 1LP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 20 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Nisa Local NG5 1NJ | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Beijing Garden NG5 5FF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Andover Post Office & Newsagents NG5 5FF | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Ajaes Cob Shop NG5 5FF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Britanya Pizza NG5 5FH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Bestwood Convenience Store NG5 5FD | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| The Anchor NG5 5FD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Well Pharmacy NG5 1NA | Retailers - other | 370 m | Exempt | |
| The Ark NG6 0DT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Sibu Fish and Meat Supply NG6 0ED | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| DTS Food Ltd NG6 0DW | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Muscle Foods 2026 Limited NG6 0DW | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Co-op Food NG5 5HB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Tiny World NG6 0DZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Riber Crescent (22); On or near Newark Court (18); On or near Ariel Close (12); On or near Hucknall Road (9); On or near Venus Close (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 24% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 66% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 35% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 16% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 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) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 38% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 1LP: 50 addresses of 51 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Newark Court · Ariel Close · Britannia Avenue · Sunrise Avenue · Mallard Close · Mercury Close · Paton Road · Hotspur Close · Mayfair Gardens · Venus Close · Orville Road · Gayhurst Green
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.