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Bakersfield

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 61 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

8/10

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

28.73(-16%)

Shoplifting

23.76(+168%)

Anti-social behaviour

16.43(0%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.51(+14%)

Public order

5.2(-26%)

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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 in Bakersfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,300 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bakersfield over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	20	£256,000	£214,250	£228,750	£283,750	£328,250
Flats	2	£106,150	£66,685	£84,225	£128,075	£145,615
Semi-Detached	32	£217,000	£175,500	£200,000	£244,750	£271,625
Terraced	17	£160,000	£132,800	£150,000	£170,000	£184,000

10 years median price trend in Bakersfield

All postcodes in Bakersfield

NG24DZ

Eastholme Croft

NG37DA

Linton Rise

NG37AD

Comery Avenue

NG37AL

Brooklands Road

NG37GX

Eastdale Road

NG24BA

Colwick Road

NG37AQ

Barnet Road

NG37AY

Lancaster Road

NG37DT

Skipton Circus

NG37DZ

Hemswell Close

NG37EJ

Oakdale Road

NG37AX

Bentley Avenue

NG37BN

Watson Avenue

NG37HJ

Greenside Walk

NG37EA

Greenwood Road

NG37GT

Greendale Road

NG37BZ

Linton Rise

NG37GH

Bakerdale Road

NG37BW

Cardale Road

NG37GW

Harrogate Road

NG24EB

West Moor

NG37FJ

Hereford Road

NG37FY

Greenwood Road

NG23LS

Dales

NG37AW

Whites Avenue

NG37DR

Skipton Circus

NG37GF

Holdale Road

NG24BL

Byron Close

NG37BA

Bowland Close

NG37FD

Langdale Road

NG37FX

Greenwood Avenue

NG37GR

Greendale Road

NG37AS

Swains Avenue

NG37BP

Cardale Road

NG37HF

Yarwell Close

NG37AH

Lancaster Road

NG37GS

Dovedale Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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