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Bestwood St Albans

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About

Bestwood St Albans is a residential ward situated in the northern part of the borough of Gedling. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including interwar and post-war estates, with a significant amount of green space provided by local parks and playing fields. Its road network connects it to the wider Nottingham area, while maintaining a distinct community feel centred around local schools and shops.

The ward contains the Bestwood Country Park, a large expanse of woodland and heathland that offers walking trails and historical sites. This green corridor is a defining feature of the local landscape. Residential streets are generally quiet, with amenities focused on serving the immediate neighbourhood, including community centres and sports facilities.

Area overview

On average Bestwood St Albans has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bestwood St Albans is £54,305 per year. There are 3 schools in Bestwood St Albans: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bestwood St Albans is home to around 5,463 people, with a population density of about 513.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bestwood St Albans Population
5,463
Population density
513.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.39(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.47(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.98(+48%)
Public order
4.94(-29%)
Drugs
3.84(+32%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,496
82.28%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
166
3.04%
Other White
160
2.93%
African
133
2.43%
Caribbean
98
1.79%
Total population: 5,464

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,200
26.67%
No qualifications
872
19.38%
Level 3 (A level)
867
19.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
640
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
496
11.02%
Total 16+ residents: 4,499

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
904
38.34%
Owns with a mortgage
847
35.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
302
12.81%
Social rents from council
161
6.83%
Other social rented
87
3.69%
Total households: 2,358

Property prices in Bestwood St Albans

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £220,250 in Bestwood St Albans area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bestwood St Albans 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 Bestwood St Albans over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached21£315,000£3,170
Flats3£87,500£1,786
Semi-Detached25£200,000£3,162
Terraced15£170,000£2,278

10 years median price trend in Bestwood St Albans

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bestwood St Albans.

All postcodes in Bestwood St Albans

NG59NZ

Boniface Gardens

NG68LN

Lewis Way

NG68ZL

Lacewood Close

NG59QE

Shacklock Close

NG59PD

Hexham Gardens

NG58SA

Deer Park Drive

NG68TP

The Mount

NG59QW

Plantation Close

NG68UU

School Walk

NG59PW

Fenchurch Close

Data Sources

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