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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

NG68SY

Beech Close

NG85DW

Nuthall Road

NG85DX

Nuthall Road

NG51HS

Ventnor Rise

NG51NS

Harmston Rise

NG60DN

Arnold Road

NG60EQ

Wilton Terrace

NG60GJ

Farwells Close

NG60JE

Hensons Row

NG60QG

Bramble Close

NG60EZ

Bulwell Lane

NG51NE

Orville Road

NG51NH

Sunrise Avenue

NG60DF

Rosebery Street

NG60EH

Ariel Close

NG60JN

Basford Road

NG60NU

Gothic Close

NG68SJ

Bagnall Road

NG69EB

Toton Close

NG85DN

Nuthall Road

NG85EW

Bracknell Crescent

NG60DB

Southwark Street

NG60BY

Southwark Street

NG60DX

Blankney Street

NG51HY

Valley Road

NG60EP

Wallis Street

NG60FA

Dob Park Close

NG60JA

Bar Lane

NG60LF

Bagnall Road

NG60LQ

Overdale Road

NG60LZ

Gayhurst Green

NG60QR

Lindum Road

NG69DX

Saxondale Drive

NG85DT

Aslockton Drive

NG85FF

Bracknell Crescent

NG60BN

Southwark Street

NG51JR

White Road

NG60BE

Kingfisher Close

NG60ER

Wilton Street

NG60HL

Marlow Avenue

NG60LS

Stockhill Circus

NG60LU

Bowness Avenue

NG60ND

Tricornia Drive

NG69DG

Goverton Square

NG69DH

Radley Square

NG85FB

Totland Drive

NG60AR

Vernon Road

NG60AZ

Vernon Road

NG60HU

Bar Lane

NG60NX

Roman Drive

NG69JW

Avalon Close

NG85DP

Llanberis Grove

NG85EP

Reydon Drive

NG60BF

Bulwell Lane

NG51LZ

Tunstall Drive

NG51NJ

Arnold Road

NG51NN

Heathfield Road

NG60DH

Waterford Street

NG60GD

Church Street

NG60JQ

Haversham Close

NG60JR

Blankney Street

NG60LB

Bagnall Road

NG60NG

Corncrake Avenue

NG69EJ

Thorner Close

NG60NN

Overdale Road

NG51LT

Mayfair Gardens

NG51NB

Hucknall Road

NG51PA

Desford Close

NG60AW

Vernon Road

NG60BP

Roderick Street

NG60DQ

Oakleigh Street

NG60LE

Greenwich Avenue

NG60NJ

Bullfinch Road

NG68PY

Silver Birch Close

NG68SG

Christina Avenue

NG51LY

Fenton Road

NG60DA

Southwark Street

NG60EF

Arnold Road

NG51NX

Hucknall Road

NG60AL

Vernon Avenue

NG60BG

Vernon Road

NG60EU

Park Lane

NG60QS

Towlsons Croft

NG69EH

Saxondale Drive

NG60EE

Arnold Road

NG60EL

Mercury Close

NG60GL

Ladbrooke Crescent

NG60JX

Bagnall Road

NG60NF

Swallow Close

NG60QJ

Violet Close

NG68SH

Christina Crescent

NG68ST

Sycamore Rise

NG69EY

Rempstone Drive

NG85EN

Western Boulevard

NG85FH

Western Boulevard

NG86AQ

Nuthall Road

NG51RR

Arnold Road

NG51HQ

Valley Road

NG51JS

Fox Grove

NG60AH

Rydal Grove

Data Sources

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