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About

Bestwood ward is situated on the northern edge of Nottingham, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including post-war estates and older terraced homes. Open green spaces are integrated throughout, with several local parks providing recreational areas for residents. The ward contains local shopping parades and community facilities that serve the everyday needs of the population.

The western boundary is marked by the Bestwood Country Park, a large former colliery site now covered in woodland and heathland. This expansive parkland features miles of public footpaths and is a significant local natural resource. The historical mining heritage of the area is still evident in the landscape and community identity. Regular bus services connect the ward to Nottingham city centre and adjacent suburbs.

Area overview

On average Bestwood has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bestwood is £39,952 per year. There are 5 schools in Bestwood: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bestwood is home to around 17,065 people, with a population density of about 5,799.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bestwood Population
17,065
Population density
5,799.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.64(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.09(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.07(+76%)
Shoplifting
11.37(+31%)
Public order
6.15(-11%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,318
66.33%
Other White
1,265
7.41%
African
1,227
7.19%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
823
4.82%
Caribbean
617
3.62%
Total population: 17,062

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,516
26.73%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,952
22.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,933
14.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,914
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,683
12.79%
Total 16+ residents: 13,154

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,344
31.85%
Owns with a mortgage
1,778
24.16%
Owns outright
1,504
20.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,167
15.86%
Other social rented
397
5.39%
Total households: 7,360

Property prices in Bestwood

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Bestwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 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
Terraced54£170,000
Detached4£223,500
Flats10£101,500
Semi-Detached60£190,000

10 years median price trend in Bestwood

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

All postcodes in Bestwood

NG55PF

Elmbridge

NG55GP

Leybourne Drive

NG59DQ

Farmlands Close

NG55HX

Landcroft Crescent

NG55UL

Bratton Drive

NG55NP

Chiltern Way

NG55PH

Prendwick Gardens

NG59EB

Trevino Gardens

NG59DX

Ranskill Gardens

NG55QS

Bestwood Park Drive

NG55NB

Beckhampton Road

NG59JH

Thomson Gardens

NG55PL

Belleville Drive

NG55LB

Edgcote Way

NG55NF

Beckhampton Road

NG59HJ

Daron Gardens

NG55XH

Bestwood

NG55GE

Southglade Road

NG55LH

Mountfield Drive

NG55WH

Beckhampton Road

NG59EG

Whitcombe Gardens

NG55SY

Chippenham Road

NG55FB

Andover Road

NG55GL

Leybourne Drive

NG55TP

Cherry Orchard Mount

NG55RF

Queens Bower Road

NG55NY

Monroe Walk

NG55LF

Beckhampton Road

NG59HA

Trefan Gardens

NG55TE

Wendling Gardens

NG55FR

Raymede Drive

NG55FD

Andover Road

NG59EF

Yates Gardens

NG55NE

Beckhampton Road

NG55HP

Arnold Road

NG55QG

Broadwood Road

NG58SG

Franklin Close

NG59LZ

Gautries Close

NG59HG

Gwndy Gardens

NG55SB

Trinstead Way

NG55JN

Hartcroft Road

NG56EQ

Edwards Lane

NG59NJ

Ricklow Court

NG55HG

Torbay Crescent

NG55PW

Beckhampton Road

NG59HH

Colmon Walk

NG55QQ

Broadwood Road

NG55RG

Maythorne Walk

NG59EP

Erewash Gardens

NG55NZ

Pedmore Valley

NG59LX

Ecton Close

NG55JE

Cairns Close

NG55UN

Jackson Drive

NG59HD

Madryn Walk

NG59DZ

Leiston Gardens

NG55UE

Pavior Road

NG59HF

Tudwal Walk

NG55RY

Castellan Rise

NG56EX

Portland Court

NG59HE

Hendre Gardens

NG55SW

Mosswood Crescent

NG55GF

Southglade Road

NG55SN

Cherry Close

NG55NU

Winterton Rise

NG59NR

Whitchurch Close

NG59DW

Bradwell Drive

NG55WE

Geraldine Close

NG55NG

Beckhampton Road

NG55JW

Stevenholme Crescent

NG55JG

Holmewood Crescent

NG55GT

Teviot Road

NG55LQ

Barent Walk

NG55GZ

Orlock Walk

NG55NW

Blyton Walk

NG59NE

Hilliers Court

NG59SH

Bestwood

NG59JN

Lockwood Close

NG55HH

Arnside Road

NG55US

Madden Close

NG55SZ

Fairlight Way

NG55FH

Gainsford Crescent

NG55WG

Beckhampton Road

NG59LU

Easegill Court

NG59DF

Bestwood

NG55FF

Andover Road

NG55FP

Raymede Drive

NG59EE

Whitcombe Gardens

NG59LY

Elder Gardens

NG55HQ

Arnold Road

NG55FE

Hove Road

NG55EQ

Beckhampton Road

NG59EY

Breaston Court

NG55TG

Twycross Road

NG55UG

Mardling Avenue

NG55QA

Chediston Vale

NG55SL

Edwards Lane

NG55RU

Hillington Rise

NG59HN

Bardsey Gardens

NG55TN

Stathern Walk

NG59ND

Hillgrove Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.