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About

Bakersfield is a residential suburb located to the north of Nottingham city centre. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached and detached homes. It is bordered by the A60 Mansfield Road to the west and sits near the larger suburbs of Arnold and Sherwood.

The area is served by several local shops and schools, creating a self-contained community. A notable local feature is the presence of the Bakersfield Community and Conference Centre, which hosts various groups and events. The suburb provides straightforward access into Nottingham via main bus routes along its perimeter.

Area overview

On average Bakersfield has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bakersfield is £42,159 per year. There are 2 schools in Bakersfield: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bakersfield is home to around 8,459 people, with a population density of about 3,423.7 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bakersfield Population

8,459

Population density

3,423.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

30.26(-12%)

Shoplifting

20.92(+141%)

Anti-social behaviour

17.26(+2%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.05(+35%)

Public order

4.14(-40%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

4,677

55.3%

Pakistani

1,425

16.85%

Other White

429

5.07%

Other Asian

320

3.78%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

228

2.7%

Total population: 8,457

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,682

25.24%

No qualifications

1,567

23.51%

Level 3 (A level)

1,137

17.06%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

954

14.31%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

722

10.83%

Total 16+ residents: 6,665

Housing

Owns outright

1,159

35.29%

Owns with a mortgage

1,079

32.86%

Private landlord or letting agency

446

13.58%

Social rents from council

439

13.37%

Other forms of private rent

2.31%

Total households: 3,284

Property prices in Bakersfield

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Bakersfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bakersfield over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	27	£255,000	£3,036	£216,500	£230,000	£316,000	£371,600
Flats	1	£150,000	£1,282	£150,000	£150,000	£150,000	£150,000
Semi-Detached	43	£222,000	£2,828	£142,400	£195,000	£249,000	£277,650
Terraced	11	£160,000	£2,538	£142,500	£150,000	£172,500	£177,500

10 years median price trend in Bakersfield

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Bakersfield

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