Sparrow Way Netherfield, Gedling
1 address across 1 postcode (NG14), about 70 m long. USRN 15022498.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (A: 17, B: 1).
- Flood: At least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Gedling costs £2,610 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Carlton, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 830 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 24 to 27 m above sea level.
- Noise: 34 of its 43 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Trentside Medical Group, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 17 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 149 m². Most common: House, detached (18). Built: 2022 (18). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (18).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Gedling in 2026-27: Band D £2,610 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,740 | £2,030 | £2,320 | £2,610 | £3,189 | £3,769 | £4,349 | £5,219 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (52% of about 980 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)
- Kenrick Street (15): up to 8 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Victoria Road (28), Victoria Road, Carlton: up to 5 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Highclere Lodge, Burton Road, Carlton: up to 20 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
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
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's 43 addresses are between 24 m and 27 m above sea level (25 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG14 5LH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Carlton 53,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Netherfield 10,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Burton Joyce 13,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Netherdale Green Netherfield | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Victoria Bus Station Nottingham | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Lambley Lane Car Park | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 23 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Trentside Medical Group | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Netherfield Smile Centre | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Lings Bar Hospital | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Carlton Police Station | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Netherfield, Netherfield Cashzone | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 6,120 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 390 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Holme Pierrepont Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2 km (1.3 miles) south.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holme Pierrepont Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| New Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Gedling Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Harvey's Plantation | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Holme Cut | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Barron's Plantation | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Malkin Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 | 34 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 43 |
34 of the street's 43 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 Gedling: see them on the Gedling page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivendell Flying High Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 350 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Netherfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carlton le Willows Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Inadequate (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Hallows CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Priory Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Willow Farm Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong 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 |
| Phoenix Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Carlton Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Carlton Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Ltd NG4 2HD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Grape Tree NG4 2PE | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd - Teal Park NG14 5HZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Boots UK Limited NG4 2PE | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Oro Di Grano NG14 5HZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Morrisons Supermarkets NG4 2HU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd NG4 2PE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods NG4 2PE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| TK Maxx NG4 2PE | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| B & M Home Store NG4 2PE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Rivendell View Residential Home NG14 5HH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| The Limetrees NG14 5HH | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2024 |
| The Bridge Notts CIC NG4 2PD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Victoria Road Convienience Store NG4 2PD | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Costa Coffee NG4 2PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Aug 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Great Northern Way (14); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (2); On or near Rochester Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 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 | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band A, house, detached (lodged 20 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band A, house, detached (lodged 20 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band A, house, detached (lodged 20 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NG14 5LH: 1 address of 36 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Drummond Avenue · Magpie Street · Colwick Loop Road · Rochester Avenue · Colwick Loop Road · Great Northern Way · Dunstan Street · Buzzard Road · Falcon Drive · Asper Street · Green Avenue · Ley Street
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.