Gedling has been named one of the top property hotspots in the UK and people say it’s because the village ‘ticks a lot of boxes’.
According to Rightmove, Gedling house prices have gone up with an annual growth of 21%, giving the average house price of £256,897 in February 2022.
Gedling was fifth in the top ten asking price hotspots with Brixham in Devon being the top hotspot with the growth price of 25%.
People in Gedling say they are ‘surprised’ by this but believe it’s because the area ‘ticks a lot of boxes’ and has a ‘community feel’.
Anita Strong, 53, owner of Knitworking on Main Road, Gedling, told Nottinghamshire Live also highlights its location as a big bonus.
She said: “I think it’s the aspect of it being so close to the countryside.
“The drive to it is a beautiful view of the village church.
“You used to have a lot more shops - it’s changed a lot.
“I am surprised - it is the proximity to the countryside.
“It’s good - it’s close enough to town and has a good bus route.
“It ticks a lot of boxes.”
Dawn Wells, 65, sales assistant at Whiten News, says the area has a community feel.
“Amores is beautiful, and the local pubs the Gedling inn and Willowbrook,” she said.
“I think because once people move here they stay here for a long time and you get to know people.
“People are comfortable here.
“I think they get into the community - there’s a community feel.
“I like it - I really do like it here.”
Colin, 55, is the owner of Sunsations Tanning and says he has lived in Gedling his whole life and says that “you’ve got everything you need” in Gedling.
He said: “It used to be quite a closed community - I’ve always found it pretty good.
“As for why it is in the top five I don’t really know.
“There’s a low crime rate - it’s friendly.
“Everyone always has got time for you.
“You’ve got everything you need.
“Good variation of shops - two convenience stores. Good restaurants - Amores and Paprika Indian restaurant.
“There’s more than enough takeaways and the cafes are nice - you’ve got everything you need.
“There is a lot being built here, three developments.
“More and more people are coming to the area - it’s getting bigger and bigger.
“I’m quite surprised by that - it is nice here.”
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