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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 150 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Basford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats5£102,500
Semi-Detached65£192,500
Terraced54£166,000
Detached26£281,500

10 years median price trend in Basford

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

All postcodes in Basford

NG51JN

Jasmine Road

NG51LP

Riber Crescent

NG51NA

Kibworth Close

NG51NZ

Tring Vale

NG60AD

Vernon Road

NG60AU

Vernon Road

NG60GB

The Mill Close

NG60LW

Thorndale Road

NG60RE

Old Bar Close

NG68YH

Rowans Crescent

NG69EU

Kersall Drive

NG69EX

Tollerton Green

NG69FQ

St Albans Road

NG85EY

Hayling Drive

NG60BD

Vernon Road

NG60BU

Nottingham Road

NG60DS

Susan Drive

NG60FR

Alyth Court

NG60GR

Ladbrooke Crescent

NG68QU

Mollington Square

NG68YG

Babbington Drive

NG85FJ

Wilkinson Street

NG60BX

Basford

NG60AF

Vernon Park Drive

NG60FF

Barlock Road

NG60FS

Venus Close

NG60HX

Broadhurst Avenue

NG60NY

Plaza Gardens

NG60QP

Evans Road

NG68PZ

Blackthorn Drive

NG68QX

Hollydene Crescent

NG68QZ

Neston Drive

NG69EF

Harewood Avenue

NG85EQ

Didcot Drive

NG69DT

Brooklyn Road

NG51HT

Petworth Drive

NG51NF

Hucknall Road

NG51NU

Naseby Close

NG60GS

Winrow Gardens

NG60NL

Skylark Drive

NG60QU

Coriander Drive

NG69DW

Highbury Road

NG69EZ

Rona Court

NG60RH

Stockhill Lane

NG60QT

Clover Green

NG60AB

Vernon Road

NG60BQ

Cinderhill Footway

NG60FP

Heatherley Drive

NG60QL

Academy Close

NG85DS

Nuthall Road

NG60LN

Furness Road

NG51GR

Scotland Road

NG51HR

Ventnor Rise

NG60DW

Park Lane Business Centre

NG60GN

Sandyford Close

NG60HH

Mount Pleasant

NG60JP

Basford Road

NG60QW

Browns Croft

NG68SE

Cinderhill Road

NG51LR

Newark Court

NG60FJ

Gabrielle Close

NG85EX

Bucklow Close

NG60BB

Ealing Avenue

NG60FZ

Lincoln Street

NG60GP

Sedgebrook Close

NG60HS

Alpine Street

NG60LA

Bagnall Road

NG60LT

Grange Road

NG68QW

Willaston Close

NG69EE

Brooklyn Road

NG60ET

Cheltenham Street

NG51RF

Arnold Road

NG51HW

Valley Road

NG60AE

Vernon Avenue

NG60BJ

Northern Court

NG60EB

Britannia Avenue

NG60HN

Whitemoor Road

NG60JZ

Shirebrooke Close

NG60LP

Stockhill Lane

NG60HQ

Alpine Street

NG60BR

Marsden Close

NG60DT

Park Lane

NG60GE

Percy Street

NG60JG

Basford Road

NG60LJ

Stockhill Lane

NG60NA

Stoneycroft Road

NG69DF

Laxton Avenue

NG51NQ

Harmston Rise

NG60AX

Burnaby Street

NG60DD

Clare Close

NG60EG

Nursery Lane

NG60HF

Romans Court

NG60JH

Fearnleigh Drive

NG60JU

David Lane

NG60JW

Mill Street

NG60LL

Broad Walk

NG60RF

Breconshire Gardens

NG69ED

Brooklyn Close

NG85DU

Luton Close

NG85EZ

Bracknell Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.