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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 average crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 26.6% 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 5 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
26.6%
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

Median price£192,000
Price per sq ft£233
Sales (last 12 months)158
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £227K

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £192,000 (about £233 per square foot) in Basford area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £405,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Basford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£260,000£258
Semi-Detached69£199,000£245
Terraced54£162,500£209
Flats6£82,725£201

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Basford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Basford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,000£81,250£124,000£80,000
2017£162,000£81,000£126,000£100,000
2018£162,000£85,000£135,000£105,000
2019£170,000£88,500£139,250£107,750
2020£190,000£88,000£135,000£117,500
2021£217,000£102,000£165,000£132,250
2022£238,000£106,250£180,000£140,000
2023£250,000£105,000£190,000£147,500
2024£250,000£115,000£187,000£147,000
2025£275,000£107,750£190,000£165,000
2026£230,000£81,475£197,000£158,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Basford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Basford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£118£154£111
2017£178£134£158£132
2018£188£142£162£136
2019£202£159£172£135
2020£208£152£169£150
2021£241£168£212£169
2022£258£174£223£171
2023£277£182£242£195
2024£272£182£221£192
2025£259£202£250£217
2026£274£218£229£211
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Basford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Basford in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district.

Band A£1,837
Band B£2,143
Band C£2,449
Band D£2,755
Band E£3,368
Band F£3,980
Band G£4,592
Band H£5,511

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Basford ward.

Local councillors

Linda Woodings

Basford - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Nick Raine

Basford - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Salma Mumtaz

Basford - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party