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About

Bestwood is situated to the north of Nottingham city centre, bordering areas like Arnold and Sherwood. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of post-war housing estates and some older terraced homes. It includes local amenities such as shops, schools, and community centres serving the neighbourhood.

The area is defined by its proximity to Bestwood Country Park, a large green space that was once part of a historic royal hunting forest. This parkland offers extensive woodlands and trails, directly connecting the residential streets to open countryside.

Area overview

On average Bestwood has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bestwood is £43,421 per year. There are 2 schools in Bestwood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bestwood is home to around 9,433 people, with a population density of about 5,869.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
33.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bestwood Population
9,433
Population density
5,869.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.61(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.35(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.78(+85%)
Shoplifting
6.89(-21%)
Public order
6.57(-5%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,724
60.69%
Other White
824
8.74%
African
782
8.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
403
4.27%
Caribbean
366
3.88%
Total population: 9,432

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,878
26.35%
No qualifications
1,766
24.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,020
14.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,010
14.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
865
12.14%
Total 16+ residents: 7,126

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,143
29.7%
Owns with a mortgage
1,001
26.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
760
19.75%
Owns outright
720
18.71%
Other social rented
129
3.35%
Total households: 3,848

Property prices in Bestwood

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 in Bestwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £309,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bestwood 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£265,000£2,944
Flats12£90,475£1,606
Semi-Detached42£198,500£2,358
Terraced25£170,000£2,314

10 years median price trend in Bestwood

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

All postcodes in Bestwood

NG55LF

Beckhampton Road

NG55HN

Arnold Road

NG56EY

Ravens Court

NG55LH

Mountfield Drive

NG55JH

Holmewood Crescent

NG55XJ

Bestwood

NG55JY

Chisholm Way

NG55UN

Jackson Drive

NG55JF

Hartcroft Road

NG55WN

Bestwood

NG55JU

Stevenholme Crescent

NG55HZ

Belconnen Road

NG55UZ

Blackburn Way

NG55WR

Spring Crescent

NG55LE

Beckhampton Road

NG55JZ

Eastglade Road

NG55HE

Arnside Road

NG55UR

Gilbert Close

NG55FF

Andover Road

NG55US

Madden Close

NG55TR

Bembridge Drive

NG55GG

Padstow Road

NG55XF

Ruby Drive

NG55FH

Gainsford Crescent

NG56EX

Portland Court

NG55GX

Wyton Close

NG55FL

Gainsford Close

NG59HJ

Daron Gardens

NG55TG

Twycross Road

NG55NB

Beckhampton Road

NG55TP

Cherry Orchard Mount

NG55XG

Bestwood

NG59HN

Bardsey Gardens

NG55SP

Beckhampton Road

NG55HH

Arnside Road

NG59HL

Edern Gardens

NG55UU

Millidge Close

NG55TQ

Cherry Orchard Mount

NG55JG

Holmewood Crescent

NG55WL

Bestwood

NG56EQ

Edwards Lane

NG55GN

Leybourne Drive

NG55UL

Bratton Drive

NG55HQ

Arnold Road

NG55TH

Cherry Orchard Mount

NG55GY

Oakington Close

NG55LD

Beckhampton Road

NG55FP

Raymede Drive

NG55GJ

Leybourne Drive

NG55SS

Chippenham Road

NG55FT

Raymede Drive

NG55WP

Beckhampton Road

NG55GA

Andover Road

NG55FQ

Raymede Drive

NG55HP

Arnold Road

NG55LT

Ellsworth Rise

NG55WD

Chambers Court

NG55LQ

Barent Walk

NG55JT

Kinlet Road

NG55UX

Murray Close

NG55HT

Gainsford Crescent

NG55HY

Belconnen Road

NG55HW

Carnwood Road

NG59HQ

Penllech Walk

NG55UE

Pavior Road

NG55XL

Bestwood

NG55SQ

Bembridge Drive

NG55JQ

Lechlade Road

NG55HA

Arnold Road

NG55HF

Dawlish Drive

NG55UY

Davies Way

NG55GZ

Orlock Walk

NG55FN

Gainsford Close

NG55JD

Cairns Close

NG55GL

Leybourne Drive

NG55GW

Wyton Close

NG55PB

Pedmore Valley

NG55HL

Arnold Road

NG55LR

Morrell Bank

NG55ST

Mosswood Crescent

NG55LA

Beckhampton Road

NG55LJ

Mountfield Drive

NG55GQ

Leybourne Drive

NG55JE

Cairns Close

NG55LW

Astrid Gardens

NG55NA

Beckhampton Road

NG55HU

Landcroft Crescent

NG55FD

Andover Road

NG55WF

Amber Hill

NG55JP

Stevenholme Crescent

NG55UP

Crossland Road

NG55JJ

Hayles Close

NG55JW

Stevenholme Crescent

NG59HH

Colmon Walk

NG55XA

Arnold Road

NG55GD

Eardley Road

NG55NY

Monroe Walk

NG55HX

Landcroft Crescent

NG55JA

Belconnen Road

NG55FJ

Gainsford Crescent

Data Sources

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