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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

NG55UG

Mardling Avenue

NG55LB

Edgcote Way

NG55UH

Pavior Road

NG55HG

Torbay Crescent

NG55GT

Teviot Road

NG55JX

Lechlade Road

NG55GS

Teviot Road

NG55LX

Peary Close

NG55FR

Raymede Drive

NG55WX

Bestwood

NG55SL

Edwards Lane

NG55JS

Adderley Close

NG55LU

Nansen Gardens

NG55FE

Hove Road

NG55TF

Cherry Orchard Mount

NG55JB

Belconnen Road

NG55XE

Farr Row

NG55SU

Mosswood Crescent

NG55PF

Elmbridge

NG55WT

Bestwood

NG55UQ

Page Avenue

NG55SW

Mosswood Crescent

NG55GF

Southglade Road

NG55UF

Pavior Road

NG55FZ

Babbacombe Drive

NG55FU

Raymede Drive

NG55JR

Whiston Close

NG55GH

Padstow Road

NG55XD

Worthy Row

NG55NZ

Pedmore Valley

NG59HW

Towyn Court

NG55FS

Raymede Drive

NG55LN

The Green Mews

NG55LL

Chilvers Close

NG55HB

Arnold Road

NG55UT

Slaters Way

NG55FB

Andover Road

NG55UW

Edmonstone Crescent

NG55GP

Leybourne Drive

NG55JN

Hartcroft Road

NG55XB

Williamson Row

NG55TL

Amber Hill

NG55JL

Kelling Close

NG55HJ

Arnside Close

NG55FW

Raymede Close

NG55TN

Stathern Walk

NG55HS

Gainsford Crescent

NG55WY

Laura Avenue

NG55GR

Leybourne Drive

NG55GB

Andover Road

NG55WS

Spring Crescent

NG55GE

Southglade Road

NG55WU

Bestwood

NG55NN

Pedmore Valley

NG55FG

Andover Road

NG55LS

Leahy Gardens

NG55HR

Arnold Road

NG55XH

Bestwood

NG55LP

Andover Road

NG55LG

Raithby Close

Data Sources

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