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Covering Sherwood, Arnold, Bestwood, Carrington, Top Valley, Rise Park, including Basford, Berridge, Bestwood St Albans. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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NG5 (Sherwood) in a nutshell

NG5 covers Sherwood, Arnold, Bestwood, Carrington, Top Valley, Rise Park, in Gedling and Nottingham. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for NG5

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Two councils in one district

NG5 is split between Gedling and Nottingham. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

NG5 stretches across Basford, Berridge, Bestwood and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'NG5', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Nottingham homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Nottingham: 18.9% purpose-built flats, 3.2% converted/shared
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New to EICRs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Nottingham page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to NG5

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does NG5 cover?

NG5 (Sherwood, Arnold, Bestwood, Carrington, Top Valley, Rise Park) includes the wards of Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bestwood St Albans, Bulwell Forest, Calverton, Coppice, Daybrook, Ernehale, Mapperley, Plains, Redhill, Sherwood, Woodthorpe (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to NG5?

Neighbouring districts include NG3 (Carlton), NG1 (Nottingham City Centre), NG6 (Bestwood Village), NG2 (Nottingham City Centre), NG7 (New Basford) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering NG5 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in NG5?

About 37,889 households and 87,171 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,928 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is NG5 in?

NG5 sits in Gedling, Nottingham (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Gedling, Nottingham East, Nottingham North and Kimberley, Sherwood Forest.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
NG5 1
Areas covered
Sherwood, Arnold, Bestwood, Carrington, Top Valley, Rise Park 2
Active postcodes
1,928 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
37,889 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
87,171 2
Electoral wards
Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bestwood St Albans, Bulwell Forest, Calverton, Coppice, Daybrook … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Gedling, Nottingham East, Nottingham North and Kimberley, Sherwood Forest 4
Local authority
Gedling, Nottingham 4
Households privately renting (Nottingham built-up area)
29.6% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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