Wheat Close Nottingham
11 addresses across 1 postcode (NG8), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29007660.
- Sales: 31 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £180,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 2, 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 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 Beeston, about 4.4 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 300 m away, and Rushford Drive Park (0.7 hectares) is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 65 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Grange Farm Medical Centre, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £46,000 | £46,000 | £46,000 |
| 2015 | 3 | £131,000 | £109,000 | £135,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £111,000 | £111,000 | £111,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £128,500 | £128,500 | £128,500 |
| 2007 | 2 | £127,500 | £125,000 | £130,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £127,500 | £127,500 | £127,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2021 | 2 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2020 | 10 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2019 | 6 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2017 | 10 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £46,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2015 | 9 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £131,000 | |
| 22 May 2015 | 6 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2015 | 1 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £109,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2014 | 4 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £123,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2012 | 2 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £111,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2010 | 9 NG8 4GL | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2009 | 6 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2008 | 3 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £128,500 | |
| 27 Feb 2007 | 7 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2007 | 4 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2004 | 3 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £127,500 | |
| 16 Oct 2003 | 2 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £98,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2003 | 6 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2002 | 4 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £93,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2002 | 3 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2000 | 1 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £64,950 | |
| 15 Jun 2000 | 7 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £67,950 | |
| 7 Feb 2000 | 9 NG8 4GL | Detached | £64,950 | |
| 28 Jan 2000 | 2 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £48,500 | |
| 16 Jul 1999 | 6 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £58,000 | |
| 28 May 1999 | 3 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £58,000 | |
| 22 Dec 1997 | 9 NG8 4GL | Detached | £53,500 | |
| 3 Nov 1997 | 1 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £52,000 | |
| 22 Sep 1997 | 3 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £53,500 | |
| 26 Jul 1996 | 10 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £53,000 | |
| 30 Mar 1995 | 2 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £46,000 | |
| 24 Feb 1995 | 1 NG8 4GL | Semi-detached | £50,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 63 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (4); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1991-1995 (3); 1983-1990 (3); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (4); owner-occupied (2).
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 (57% 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: 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)
- Middletons, Trowell Road, Nottingham, NG8 2DH: up to 13 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- 267A Trowell Road, Nottingham, NG8 2FE: up to 10 homes (820 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
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 addresses are about 65 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG8 4GL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Beeston 607,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Ilkeston 203,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bulwell 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 56 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest John Browns Glaisdale Drive Industrial Estate | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Southbound Services Trowell | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Greenwood Gardens, NG8 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 15.5 km (9.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grange Farm Medical Centre | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ascent Pharmacy - Russell Drive | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bilborough Medical Centre | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | University Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Nottinghamshire Police - Broxtowe Police Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,640 m² | 300 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Rushford Drive Park 7,430 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Birchover Road Recreation Ground 3.3 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,420 m² | 330 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Leonard and Attached Boundary Wall, a listed building (Grade II*), 860 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 17 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 Leonard and Attached Boundary Wall | Listed building, Grade II* | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Coal mining remains at Broad Oak Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (1 mile) north |
| Wollaton Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Moat and fishpond at Strelley, 240m SE of All Saints' Church | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Martin's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 820 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Balloon Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Harrison's Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Deddington Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Alexandrina Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Catstone Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 11 | 11 |
None of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernwood School | Secondary | 11–16 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fernwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Portland Spencer Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Firbeck Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bilborough College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Melbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Glenbrook Spencer Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Bluecoat Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Jubilee L.E.A.D. Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Best Wishes NG8 2DH | Retailers - other | 170 m | Exempt | |
| Top Dog NG8 4GY | Mobile caterer | 180 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Gurkha Kitchen NG8 4GY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2023 |
| Harley's Lounge NG8 4GY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Wollaton House Nursery Ltd NG8 2DG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Empower Health and Performance NG8 4GY | Distributors/Transporters | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Papa Johns NG8 2DF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| The Fernwood School NG8 2FT | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (18); On or near Glaisdale Drive West (6); On or near Wheat Close (6); On or near Burnwood Drive (3); On or near Field House Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 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
- NG8 4GL: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Rearsby Close · Rushy Close · Belmore Gardens · Glaisdale Parkway · Denholme Road · Field House Close · Burnwood Drive · Dean Close · Glaisdale Drive West · Bridge Road · Bridge Road · Barnum Close
All the streets in NG8 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.