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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

NG60FZ

Lincoln Street

NG60JQ

Haversham Close

NG60HF

Romans Court

NG86AZ

Basford

NG60HT

Bar Lane

NG60JB

Pennant Road

NG51JS

Fox Grove

NG60LD

Greenwich Avenue

NG85FJ

Wilkinson Street

NG60HS

Alpine Street

NG60AX

Burnaby Street

NG60AZ

Vernon Road

NG68SE

Cinderhill Road

NG51LP

Riber Crescent

NG68SH

Christina Crescent

NG60LG

Stockhill Lane

NG68SY

Beech Close

NG60EZ

Bulwell Lane

NG60EE

Arnold Road

NG60FH

Weave Close

NG60AW

Vernon Road

NG60GB

The Mill Close

NG51HQ

Valley Road

NG85DY

Nuthall Road

NG60FR

Alyth Court

NG60BN

Southwark Street

NG60DH

Waterford Street

NG60BU

Nottingham Road

NG60HG

Whitechapel Street

NG60JL

Basford Road

NG85ER

Reydon Drive

NG51RF

Arnold Road

NG85FE

Bracknell Crescent

NG60FF

Barlock Road

NG51NE

Orville Road

NG60DP

Gabrielle Close

NG68SF

Bagnall Road

NG85FH

Western Boulevard

NG60JP

Basford Road

NG60EN

Grenfell Terrace

NG60FS

Venus Close

NG60NG

Corncrake Avenue

NG60HN

Whitemoor Road

NG69DG

Goverton Square

NG60GP

Sedgebrook Close

NG60BW

Shardale Gardens

NG68ST

Sycamore Rise

NG60JJ

Pembridge Close

NG60FB

Nottingham Road

NG60DB

Southwark Street

NG60JH

Fearnleigh Drive

NG69FQ

St Albans Road

NG68YG

Babbington Drive

NG69EW

Rempstone Drive

NG60GS

Winrow Gardens

NG69DX

Saxondale Drive

NG60AJ

Athorpe Grove

NG60AR

Vernon Road

NG69DZ

Brayton Crescent

NG60BE

Kingfisher Close

NG69EX

Tollerton Green

NG51LR

Newark Court

NG60JA

Bar Lane

NG60EG

Nursery Lane

NG60BT

Bulwell Lane

NG60HY

Basford Road

NG60DJ

Tewkesbury Drive

NG60LS

Stockhill Circus

NG60JE

Hensons Row

NG60DW

Park Lane Business Centre

NG51GR

Scotland Road

NG60GL

Ladbrooke Crescent

NG60HA

Bailey Street

NG60BH

Mandalay Street

NG60EW

Gorse Court

NG60AY

Acton Avenue

NG51HU

Pulborough Close

NG60GA

Church Street

NG51JJ

Radford Road

NG85DW

Nuthall Road

NG85FG

Western Boulevard

NG60NX

Roman Drive

NG60BZ

Gayhurst Road

NG60LN

Furness Road

NG85EQ

Didcot Drive

NG85DX

Nuthall Road

NG60BR

Marsden Close

NG68PW

Honeysuckle Grove

NG69JW

Avalon Close

NG68PY

Silver Birch Close

NG68QX

Hollydene Crescent

NG60RH

Stockhill Lane

NG60LJ

Stockhill Lane

NG60JW

Mill Street

NG51HY

Valley Road

NG60DS

Susan Drive

NG60DQ

Oakleigh Street

NG60DG

Queensberry Street

NG51JR

White Road

NG60GZ

Churchfield Terrace

Data Sources

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