Trough Road Watnall, Broxtowe
38 addresses across 2 postcodes (NG16), about 500 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 4911944.
- Sales: 36 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £565,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 2, D: 9, E: 1).
- 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 E; Band D in Broxtowe costs £2,618 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 93% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ilkeston, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 70 m away, and Hall Omn Wong (3.4 hectares) is about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 117 to 126 m above sea level.
- Noise: 24 of its 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hama Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | £565,000 | £460,000 | £670,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £555,000 | £555,000 | £555,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £251,000 | £223,000 | £350,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £237,500 | £220,000 | £255,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £327,500 | £250,000 | £405,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £238,450 | £238,450 | £238,450 |
| 2015 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2007 | 5 | £229,950 | £213,000 | £327,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 30 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £670,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 19 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2022 | 30A NG16 1HQ | Detached | £555,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2020 | 50 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2019 | 19 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £251,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2019 | 33 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £223,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2019 | 1, LYCHGATE COURT NG16 1HQ | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2018 | 21 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2018 | 30 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2017 | 26 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £405,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2017 | 15 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 19 May 2016 | 25 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £238,450 | |
| 27 Nov 2015 | 50 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2014 | 15 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2013 | 50 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2007 | 39 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £327,500 | |
| 17 Jul 2007 | 34 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2007 | 48 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2007 | 35 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £213,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2007 | 31 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £229,950 | |
| 4 Feb 2005 | 17 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2004 | 26 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2004 | 40 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £198,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2002 | 28 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2002 | 2, LYCHGATE COURT NG16 1HQ | Detached | £128,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2001 | 24 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 16 Jun 1999 | 29 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £82,995 | |
| 16 Apr 1999 | 52 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £72,000 | |
| 18 Mar 1999 | 40 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £99,950 | |
| 20 Nov 1998 | 42 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £132,450 | |
| 20 Feb 1998 | 15 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £86,750 | |
| 24 Oct 1997 | 11 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 20 Sep 1996 | 31 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £81,000 | |
| 3 May 1996 | 24 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £149,995 | New build. |
| 30 Aug 1995 | 28 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £105,995 | New build. |
| 27 Jul 1995 | 26 NG16 1HQ | Detached | £135,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 110 m². Most common: House, detached (9); Bungalow, detached (6). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1976-1982 (5); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
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 E (25% of about 770 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- BARN AND STABLE TO NORTH WEST OF THE HOLLIES, grade II
- THE HOLLIES, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Hardy And Hansons Plc Kimberley Brewery Hardy Street Kimberley, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Byron House, Front Street, Arnold: up to 12 homes, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 13 October 2026 to 14 October 2026: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Works for road purposes, stop/go boards, on the carriageway (minor works)
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 38 addresses are between 117 m and 126 m above sea level (122 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG16 1HQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NG16 1HS | 93% | 93% | 93% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ilkeston 203,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Bulwell 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Langley Mill 100,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Main Road Watnall | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bulwell Bus Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Car parks | M Kimberley Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 20 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hama Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peak Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Highbury Hospital | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Police station | Kimberley Police Station | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shell Awsworth, Awsworth | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 70 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Hall Omn Wong 3.4 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 320 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 6.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Greasley Castle, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Greasley Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Watnall Spinney | Wood | 220 m north |
| Watnall Wood | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Quarry Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Erewash Valley | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 38 |
24 of the street's 38 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 Broxtowe: see them on the Broxtowe page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywell Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Kimberley School | Secondary | 11–18 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gilthill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Larkfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Larkfields Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kimberley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watnall Wi Hall/Watnall PreSchool NG16 1HS | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 4 May 2022 |
| High Spannia Store NG16 2LD | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Queens Head NG16 1HT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fernwood Drive (3); On or near High Spannia (2); On or near Kirtley Close (2); On or near Fleming Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 64% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 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) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Works for road purposes, 12 October 2026 to 15 October 2026 (stop/go boards) found 3 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, bungalow, detached (lodged 21 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Belsford Court · Acacia Gardens · Trough Lane · Tilstock Court · Oxbury Road · Carman Close · The Elms · Deeley Close · Holly Road · Fleming Close · Kirtley Close · Coatsby Road
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.