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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 very 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
9/10
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
41.61(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.02(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.26(+38%)
Public order
7.33(+5%)
Other theft
6.9(+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 158 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Basford area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £375,000.

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
Detached26£280,000
Flats4£87,500
Semi-Detached75£191,599
Terraced53£165,000

10 years median price trend in Basford

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

All postcodes in Basford

NG60DD

Clare Close

NG60DG

Queensberry Street

NG60EG

Nursery Lane

NG60JU

David Lane

NG60JW

Mill Street

NG60LL

Broad Walk

NG60RF

Breconshire Gardens

NG69ED

Brooklyn Close

NG51HU

Pulborough Close

NG60AA

Vernon Road

NG60JL

Basford Road

NG69DU

Highbury Road

NG85DQ

Nuthall Road

NG51NY

Staplehurst Drive

NG60FU

Nottingham Road

NG60JF

Basford Road

NG60LX

Coniston Avenue

NG51LX

Fenton Road

NG51NT

Billesdon Drive

NG60AJ

Athorpe Grove

NG60AP

Vernon Avenue

NG60AT

Vernon Road

NG60ED

Arnold Road

NG60EW

Gorse Court

NG60LG

Stockhill Lane

NG68SL

Brancaster Close

NG69EW

Rempstone Drive

NG85FD

Tintern Drive

NG51NL

Heathfield Road

NG60AQ

Vernon Avenue

NG60FE

Bulwell Lane

NG60FX

Lincoln Street

NG60GH

Ladbrooke Crescent

NG60LD

Greenwich Avenue

NG60NE

Firecrest Way

NG68PW

Honeysuckle Grove

NG60DE

Northern Court

NG60BA

Vernon Road

NG60FG

Barlock Road

NG85ER

Reydon Drive

NG86AZ

Basford

NG60BS

Bulwell Lane

NG60EJ

Mallard Close

NG60QN

Arkers Close

NG68QY

Neston Drive

NG69DY

Saxondale Drive

NG60GZ

Churchfield Terrace

NG60FN

Heatherley Drive

NG60HT

Bar Lane

NG85FG

Western Boulevard

NG60JY

Bagnall Road

NG60AG

Francis Grove

NG60LY

Rosegarth Walk

NG60BT

Bulwell Lane

NG60DL

Lansdowne Road

NG60DU

Bulwell Lane

NG60GX

Cowley Street

NG60HY

Basford Road

NG69EA

Brooklyn Road

NG85EU

Bracknell Crescent

NG51ND

Paton Road

NG60DR

Lauriston Drive

NG60EA

Britannia Avenue

NG60ES

Cheltenham Street

NG60EX

Kelfield Close

NG60EY

Selwyn Close

NG60FL

Runton Drive

NG60HD

Bailey Street

NG68PT

Goldcrest Road

NG85FE

Bracknell Crescent

NG60BH

Mandalay Street

NG60GQ

Ladbrooke Crescent

NG60GU

Cowley Street

NG60GA

Church Street

NG60LH

Rock Court

NG60NH

Songthrush Avenue

NG60RG

Park Lane

NG69DZ

Brayton Crescent

NG69FB

Parkwood Court

NG51JA

Fox Grove

NG60AN

Norburn Crescent

NG60JB

Pennant Road

NG69EL

Naworth Close

NG51NW

Ventnor Rise

NG60DZ

Arnold Road

NG60FD

Nottingham Road

NG86AU

Nuthall Road

NG60FB

Nottingham Road

NG60FW

Hotspur Close

NG85DY

Nuthall Road

NG51JU

Scotland Road

NG51NR

Harmston Rise

NG60FH

Weave Close

NG60HJ

Whitemoor Road

NG68PU

Japonica Drive

NG68SY

Beech Close

NG85DW

Nuthall Road

NG60AY

Acton Avenue

NG60DJ

Tewkesbury Drive

NG60HG

Whitechapel Street

Data Sources

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