The Forge Trowell, Broxtowe
5 addresses across 1 postcode (NG9), about 120 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 4909965.
- 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 D; Band D in Broxtowe costs £2,618 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ilkeston, about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 46 to 48 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Eden Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
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 Broxtowe in 2026-27: Band D £2,618 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,745 | £2,036 | £2,327 | £2,618 | £3,200 | £3,782 | £4,364 | £5,236 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (28% 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: yes, Broxtowe.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 49 The Triangle, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4AP: up to 7 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 339-341 Nottingham Road (commercial units), Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5BB: up to 5 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Methodist Church, Nottingham Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5BB: up to 10 homes, permissioned (770 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 1 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 46 m and 48 m above sea level (47 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG9 3PT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ilkeston 203,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Beeston 607,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Attenborough 96,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stoney Lane Trowell | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northbound Services Trowell | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eden Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Pharmacy | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Ilkeston Community Hospital Cdc | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Derbyshire Constabulary Ilkeston Police Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Moto - Trowell North - Forecourt, Ilkeston Cashzone | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,300 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5,700 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.9 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,550 m² | 250 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Helen, a listed building (Grade II*), 730 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 9 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 Helen | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Wood | Wood | 440 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Oak Well | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Potter's Plantation | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Brickyard Plantation | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Stapleford Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Oldmoor Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 3 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
4 of the street's 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 3 from railways, 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 Broxtowe: see them on the Broxtowe page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trowell CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kensington Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hallam Fields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Field House Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Larklands Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chaucer Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallows Grub DE7 5BP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Festival Inn NG9 3PX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Asda Service Station DE7 5BN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Gallows Inn DE7 5BN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Food Hut at Kimberley Signs Ltd DE7 4AQ | Mobile caterer | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (nottinghamshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 62% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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 9 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
- NG9 3PT: 5 addresses
Nearby streets
Stoney Lane · Windsor Close · Ilkeston Road · Nottingham Road · Babbington Close · Gallows Inn Close
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.