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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

NG60LU

Bowness Avenue

NG51LX

Fenton Road

NG60GF

Percy Street

NG51NQ

Harmston Rise

NG60FU

Nottingham Road

NG60NJ

Bullfinch Road

NG60FN

Heatherley Drive

NG60EB

Britannia Avenue

NG60BX

Basford

NG60EL

Mercury Close

NG60AD

Vernon Road

NG68SL

Brancaster Close

NG60EQ

Wilton Terrace

NG60NL

Skylark Drive

NG60LQ

Overdale Road

NG85EP

Reydon Drive

NG60BG

Vernon Road

NG51NZ

Tring Vale

NG60GE

Percy Street

NG68YH

Rowans Crescent

NG60QW

Browns Croft

NG60FL

Runton Drive

NG51PA

Desford Close

NG60DT

Park Lane

NG69DW

Highbury Road

NG85DJ

Nuthall Road

NG85DQ

Nuthall Road

NG60QR

Lindum Road

NG51NS

Harmston Rise

NG51HT

Petworth Drive

NG69DU

Highbury Road

NG60QN

Arkers Close

NG85FF

Bracknell Crescent

NG69EF

Harewood Avenue

NG60DZ

Arnold Road

NG60FE

Bulwell Lane

NG60EH

Ariel Close

NG69EJ

Thorner Close

NG60GH

Ladbrooke Crescent

NG85EX

Bucklow Close

NG60BA

Vernon Road

NG60EA

Britannia Avenue

NG60LT

Grange Road

NG60JN

Basford Road

NG60BS

Bulwell Lane

NG85ES

Western Boulevard

NG60FX

Lincoln Street

NG51NX

Hucknall Road

NG60FD

Nottingham Road

NG60QG

Bramble Close

NG60EP

Wallis Street

NG60JX

Bagnall Road

NG51LZ

Tunstall Drive

NG60BJ

Northern Court

NG60EF

Arnold Road

NG60BY

Southwark Street

NG60DY

Laburnum Gardens

NG51ND

Paton Road

NG60ER

Wilton Street

NG51NR

Harmston Rise

NG85DP

Llanberis Grove

NG60HL

Marlow Avenue

NG86AU

Nuthall Road

NG60QU

Coriander Drive

NG60HU

Bar Lane

NG51HW

Valley Road

NG60HD

Bailey Street

NG60LY

Rosegarth Walk

NG60AH

Rydal Grove

NG60BD

Vernon Road

NG69ED

Brooklyn Close

NG60NN

Overdale Road

NG60DF

Rosebery Street

NG60GX

Cowley Street

NG85ET

Newport Drive

NG69FB

Parkwood Court

NG60NF

Swallow Close

NG60AG

Francis Grove

NG60AU

Vernon Road

NG60QJ

Violet Close

NG69DH

Radley Square

NG68QU

Mollington Square

NG60ES

Cheltenham Street

NG51LY

Fenton Road

NG85DU

Luton Close

NG60JU

David Lane

NG85EY

Hayling Drive

NG60QL

Academy Close

NG60AE

Vernon Avenue

NG60AF

Vernon Park Drive

NG60QP

Evans Road

NG68PT

Goldcrest Road

NG60DL

Lansdowne Road

NG51LT

Mayfair Gardens

NG60NU

Gothic Close

NG86AQ

Nuthall Road

NG51NH

Sunrise Avenue

NG69EY

Rempstone Drive

NG51NF

Hucknall Road

NG60EJ

Mallard Close

Data Sources

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