Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 2NT

Sherwood is a large district and ward of the city of Nottingham, England, located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of the city centre. The population at the 2011 census was 15,414. It is bordered by Woodthorpe to the northeast, Mapperley to the east, Carrington to the south, New Basford and Basford to the west, and Daybrook and Bestwood to the north. As a ward of Nottingham, Sherwood is part of the city’s local governance structure and falls within the NG 5 postal district. The area’s proximity to the city centre places it within easy reach of Nottingham’s amenities and services while maintaining a distinct neighbourhood identity. The district’s population size suggests a moderately dense residential area with community ties reflected in its defined borders and ward status.