Neighbours living n Mapperley Park have spoken out about life in the “picturesque” area. Many of the local residents we spoke to agree that Mapperley Park is perfect for taking walks.
The neighbourhood, which is minutes away from Sherwood and Carrington is also loved for its trees and architecture. Despite its close proximity to the city centre, neighbours agree that the area is quiet.
This year, some local residents spotted Vicky McClure in the area filming with Channel 4. Neighbours who describe the area as “like a village” only have the amount of leaves to sweep up in the autumn to complain about.
READ MORE: Life in 'Nottingham's very own Soho' where neighbours have 'everything they need'
Many of the houses in Mapperley Park are either Victorian or Edwardian. The area also has a private tennis club on Carisbrooke Drive.
Denise Faulkner, 62, who has has a dog walking business called ‘Denise’s Dog Walking Service', has lived in the area for three years after moving from Kent.
She said: “I love it. Despite living only a mile away from the city, it’s really quiet. We have good bus service, living here is convenient and people are neighbourly and friendly.”
Denise spoke about places she likes to go not too far in the area. Many of the places are in Sherwood. She added: “We like Tipu Sultan and The Gladstone. There’s also Pistachio in Sherwood too.”
Mapperley Park itself has no retail options but with Sherwood and Carrington minutes away, this doesn’t seem to bother residents. Jean Pearson, 89 has lived in the area since 2003. Now retired, Jean said: “It is a community here. I love the trees, they can be a pain to sweep up but they get replaced when they’ve died. I shop in both Carrington and Sherwood.”
Jean spoke about what she doesn’t like about the area. She joked: “All the hill! But that’s all of Nottingham for you.”
Over the last year, Mapperley Park properties sold for an average of £290,404 overall, with semi-detached properties selling for an average of £423,125.
Louise Furlow, 37 who works in the fashion industry and lives in Mapperley Park, likes both the area and her neighbours. She said: “It’s nice here, pretty. It’s like a village.
“I shop in Lidl, Carrington mostly.” Louise spoke about any stand-out moments in the area, she said: “We had Channel 4 down here for Vicky McClure for like three weeks.”
Leslie Barrett, 68 lives near Sherwood and Carrington. Leslie visits Mapperley Park on a regular basis. He said: “It’s a good place for walking and squirrel watching. I take a lot of walks down here because of the hills, they’re good for exercise and the area’s very picturesque.
“I like architecture. I’ve lived in Nottingham since the 70s and I’ve watched how the area has developed.”
Leslie continued: “There are more modern properties that try to blend in with the old.” Leslie, who lives in flats, has a view of Mapperley Park.
He said: “It’s a nice view and I can watch the seasons change.”
Grace James, 39 works in finance and has lived in Mapperley Park for two years, said: “It can be dark at night because of all the trees but it’s a lovely area. Even if people don’t know you, they’ll say hello or wave.
“I shop in the Lidl and Co-op most of the time and to get my steps in, I like taking walks to Sherwood on my days off. It’s an ideal place to live, the houses are lovely and most of the time, it’s really quiet.”
READ MORE:
People living off the grid in Nottingham miss out on energy support payments
We try Nottinghamshire village fish and chip shop and find it 'faultless'
'Big family' Nottingham church that's acting as a 'lifeline' for many people
Beeston homeowner heard a 'great big bang' as car crashes into his fence
