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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 moderate crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.4% 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 6 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
26.4%
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

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Basford area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £405,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Basford in the 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 Basford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached29£260,000£2,756
Flats7£92,950£2,188
Semi-Detached66£196,500£2,529
Terraced57£167,000£2,328

10 years median price trend in Basford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Basford.

All postcodes in 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

NG60JY

Bagnall Road

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

Basford

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

Northern Court

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

Data Sources

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