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About

Basford ward is situated in the northwestern part of Nottingham, encompassing a mix of residential and industrial zones. The area is primarily known for its Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, which provides much of the local housing stock. It contains several key local amenities, including the Victoria Leisure Centre and the Basford Library. The ward is also home to a significant stretch of the Nottingham Canal, which runs through the area, adding a distinct historical character to the local landscape.

The ward's industrial heritage is visible in former sites like the Basford Gas Works, with some areas undergoing redevelopment. It functions as a local commercial hub along its main roads, featuring independent shops, supermarkets, and services catering to the community. Public transport connections, including tram and bus routes, link Basford to Nottingham city centre and other districts. The presence of the old Basford Cemetery and St. Leodegarius Church also marks the area's long-standing development within the city.

Area overview

On average Basford has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 26.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Basford is £42,182 per year. There are 5 schools in Basford: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Basford is home to around 16,368 people, with a population density of about 4,584.2 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Basford Population
16,368
Population density
4,584.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.12(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.41(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.81(+45%)
Public order
7.03(+2%)
Other theft
6.78(+19%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,077
61.57%
Other White
992
6.06%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
791
4.83%
Pakistani
757
4.63%
Caribbean
749
4.58%
Total population: 16,367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,220
24.84%
No qualifications
3,045
23.49%
Level 3 (A level)
2,290
17.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,881
14.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,394
10.76%
Total 16+ residents: 12,961

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,954
27.54%
Owns outright
1,619
22.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,473
20.76%
Social rents from council
1,228
17.31%
Other social rented
584
8.23%
Total households: 7,094

Property prices in Basford

Median price£191,000
Price per sq ft£233
Sales (last 12 months)148
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £226K

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £191,000 (about £233 per square foot) in Basford area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £405,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Basford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£260,000£256
Semi-Detached62£201,000£240
Terraced52£167,500£209
Flats7£92,950£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Basford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Basford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,000£81,250£124,000£80,000
2017£162,000£81,000£126,000£100,000
2018£162,000£85,000£135,000£105,000
2019£170,000£88,500£139,250£107,750
2020£190,000£88,000£135,000£117,500
2021£217,000£102,000£165,000£132,250
2022£238,000£106,250£180,000£140,000
2023£250,000£105,000£190,000£147,500
2024£250,000£115,000£187,000£147,000
2025£277,500£107,750£190,000£165,000
2026£218,000£81,475£197,000£162,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Basford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Basford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£118£154£111
2017£178£134£158£132
2018£188£142£162£136
2019£202£159£172£135
2020£208£152£169£150
2021£241£168£212£169
2022£258£174£223£171
2023£277£182£242£195
2024£272£182£221£192
2025£259£202£250£217
2026£274£218£229£211
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Basford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Basford in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district.

Band A£1,837
Band B£2,143
Band C£2,449
Band D£2,755
Band E£3,368
Band F£3,980
Band G£4,592
Band H£5,511

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Basford ward.

Local councillors

Linda Woodings

Basford - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Nick Raine

Basford - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Salma Mumtaz

Basford - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Frequently asked questions about Basford

Is Basford safe?

Basford records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Basford?

The median sale price in Basford is £191,000 (about £233 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Basford?

Basford has 4 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Basford?

Basford scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Basford sits around rank 6,445 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Basford?

The average household income in Basford is around £42,182 per year, and 27% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Basford?

Basford is represented by 3 elected councillors: Linda Woodings (Labour and Co-operative Party), Nick Raine (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Salma Mumtaz (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodesin Basford

NG85DS

Nuthall Road

NG60FA

Dob Park Close

NG60HQ

Alpine Street

NG60LZ

Gayhurst Green

NG68SG

Christina Avenue

NG60ET

Cheltenham Street

NG85EW

Bracknell Crescent

NG60DD

Clare Close

NG68SJ

Bagnall Road

NG60AT

Vernon Road

NG85EZ

Bracknell Crescent

NG51JN

Jasmine Road

NG60JZ

Shirebrooke Close

NG51PQ

Gardeners Walk

NG51NY

Staplehurst Drive

NG51JU

Scotland Road

NG60LL

Broad Walk

NG60GU

Cowley Street

NG85DL

Grassmere Avenue

NG60HX

Broadhurst Avenue

NG60FG

Barlock Road

NG60LB

Bagnall Road

NG51NL

Heathfield Road

NG51NB

Hucknall Road

NG60FW

Hotspur Close

NG60LH

Rock Court

NG60AN

Norburn Crescent

NG60DU

Bulwell Lane

NG60AP

Vernon Avenue

NG60RE

Old Bar Close

NG51NW

Ventnor Rise

NG69EG

Saxondale Drive

NG60ED

Arnold Road

NG85DT

Aslockton Drive

NG69DT

Brooklyn Road

NG60AB

Vernon Road

NG60RG

Park Lane

NG60ND

Tricornia Drive

NG51RR

Arnold Road

NG51NU

Naseby Close

NG85EN

Western Boulevard

NG60GR

Ladbrooke Crescent

NG60BQ

Cinderhill Footway

NG69EB

Toton Close

NG60AQ

Vernon Avenue

NG51NJ

Arnold Road

NG51HS

Ventnor Rise

NG60LE

Greenwich Avenue

NG60NZ

Script Drive

NG69DY

Saxondale Drive

NG60LF

Bagnall Road

NG51NN

Heathfield Road

NG60LW

Thorndale Road

NG60EU

Park Lane

NG60QT

Clover Green

NG85DH

Bar Lane

NG51FL

Valley Road

NG60LR

Overdale Road

NG85EU

Bracknell Crescent

NG60BF

Bulwell Lane

NG69EL

Naworth Close

NG60HJ

Whitemoor Road

NG51NG

Arnold Road

NG51LS

Newark Court

NG60EX

Kelfield Close

NG60NY

Plaza Gardens

NG51NA

Kibworth Close

NG85DN

Nuthall Road

NG60NH

Songthrush Avenue

NG60LA

Bagnall Road

NG69EH

Saxondale Drive

NG60GJ

Farwells Close

NG51NT

Billesdon Drive

NG68QW

Willaston Close

NG69DF

Laxton Avenue

NG60DN

Arnold Road

NG60NE

Firecrest Way

NG60GW

Vulcan Close

NG60AA

Vernon Road

NG60JR

Blankney Street

NG60JG

Basford Road

NG60FJ

Gabrielle Close

NG85FD

Tintern Drive

NG68QY

Neston Drive

NG60DA

Southwark Street

NG85FB

Totland Drive

NG60BB

Ealing Avenue

NG51JA

Fox Grove

NG60DE

Vernon Place

NG60FQ

Wicker Close

NG60NA

Stoneycroft Road

NG68PU

Japonica Drive

NG60DR

Lauriston Drive

NG60HH

Mount Pleasant

NG60GQ

Ladbrooke Crescent

NG69EU

Kersall Drive

NG51NP

Kibworth Close

NG60GD

Church Street

NG69EZ

Rona Court

NG60FZ

Lincoln Street