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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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 in Bestwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £300,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bestwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats8£112,500
Semi-Detached36£192,500
Terraced30£169,000
Detached2£261,000

10 years median price trend in Bestwood

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

All postcodes in Bestwood

NG55JJ

Hayles Close

NG55NY

Monroe Walk

NG55HR

Arnold Road

NG55LG

Raithby Close

NG55LN

The Green Mews

NG55XB

Williamson Row

NG59HJ

Daron Gardens

NG55HP

Arnold Road

NG55JY

Chisholm Way

NG55LR

Morrell Bank

NG55NB

Beckhampton Road

NG55ST

Mosswood Crescent

NG55UU

Millidge Close

NG55HU

Landcroft Crescent

NG55US

Madden Close

NG55WT

Bestwood

NG55GF

Southglade Road

NG55GJ

Leybourne Drive

NG55LD

Beckhampton Road

NG55TH

Cherry Orchard Mount

NG55GG

Padstow Road

NG55HT

Gainsford Crescent

NG55HY

Belconnen Road

NG55JH

Holmewood Crescent

NG55LL

Chilvers Close

NG55NA

Beckhampton Road

NG55WL

Bestwood

NG55JD

Cairns Close

NG55JW

Stevenholme Crescent

NG55LH

Mountfield Drive

NG55LX

Peary Close

NG55UY

Davies Way

NG55FD

Andover Road

NG55FL

Gainsford Close

NG55LW

Astrid Gardens

NG55SL

Edwards Lane

NG55GN

Leybourne Drive

NG55HG

Torbay Crescent

NG55JF

Hartcroft Road

NG55JN

Hartcroft Road

NG55SP

Beckhampton Road

NG55TP

Cherry Orchard Mount

NG55WS

Spring Crescent

NG56EQ

Edwards Lane

NG59HQ

Penllech Walk

NG55WD

Chambers Court

NG55FB

Andover Road

NG55FW

Raymede Close

NG55GQ

Leybourne Drive

NG55TQ

Cherry Orchard Mount

NG55UL

Bratton Drive

NG55XH

Bestwood

NG55GH

Padstow Road

NG55HZ

Belconnen Road

NG55PF

Elmbridge

NG55UF

Pavior Road

NG55XA

Arnold Road

NG55HN

Arnold Road

NG55HS

Gainsford Crescent

NG55SQ

Bembridge Drive

Data Sources

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