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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 85 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
85
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
43.25(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.22(+17%)
Shoplifting
14.94(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.48(+67%)
Public order
6.09(-13%)
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 129 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Bestwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 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
Detached3£252,500
Flats13£110,000
Semi-Detached59£199,000
Terraced54£170,000

10 years median price trend in Bestwood

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

All postcodes in Bestwood

NG55QN

Snowdon Close

NG55US

Madden Close

NG59ET

Nicklaus Court

NG55UY

Davies Way

NG59FA

Bestwood

NG59JF

Snead Court

NG55QE

Ringstead Walk

NG59DJ

Cottam Drive

NG55EQ

Beckhampton Road

NG55FU

Raymede Drive

NG55GS

Teviot Road

NG55GY

Oakington Close

NG55NJ

Hazel Hill Crescent

NG55PG

Belleville Drive

NG55RL

Milverton Road

NG59DH

Bestwood

NG59ER

Hugget Gardens

NG59LY

Elder Gardens

NG55HA

Arnold Road

NG55RT

Queens Bower Road

NG55RZ

Trinstead Way

NG59NE

Aveline Close

NG55FR

Raymede Drive

NG55LA

Beckhampton Road

NG55PL

Belleville Drive

NG55RW

Melksham Road

NG55TN

Stathern Walk

NG56EY

Ravens Court

NG59DN

Bradwell Drive

NG59DW

Bradwell Drive

NG59JJ

Rees Gardens

NG55JA

Belconnen Road

NG55JU

Stevenholme Crescent

NG55PX

Broadwood Road

NG55WX

Bestwood

NG59EH

Padgham Court

NG55TF

Cherry Orchard Mount

NG55SU

Mosswood Crescent

NG59HF

Tudwal Walk

NG55GR

Leybourne Drive

NG55JB

Belconnen Road

NG55JQ

Lechlade Road

NG55NR

Winterton Rise

NG55PS

Grierson Avenue

NG59DF

Bestwood

NG59EA

Heatherington Gardens

NG59LR

Aveline Close

NG59LT

Dolphin Court

NG55GD

Eardley Road

NG55JS

Adderley Close

NG55LQ

Barent Walk

NG55RJ

Stinsford Close

NG55RU

Hillington Rise

NG55SS

Chippenham Road

NG55UH

Pavior Road

NG59NL

Swildon Walk

NG55ND

Belsay Road

NG55LS

Leahy Gardens

NG55HJ

Arnside Close

NG55UB

Robbie Burns Road

NG55UD

Longfellows Close

NG59ND

Hillgrove Gardens

NG55HF

Dawlish Drive

NG55NQ

Mapletree Close

NG55PU

Beckhampton Road

NG55SW

Mosswood Crescent

NG55UR

Gilbert Close

NG55WE

Geraldine Close

NG55XJ

Bestwood

NG55LF

Beckhampton Road

NG55NP

Chiltern Way

NG55PP

Belleville Drive

NG55WF

Amber Hill

NG55WY

Laura Avenue

NG55XE

Farr Row

NG55UG

Mardling Avenue

NG58SQ

Howells Close

NG59DS

Ridgeway Walk

NG55FH

Gainsford Crescent

NG55TB

Chippenham Road

NG59EQ

Anderson Court

NG59LU

Easegill Court

NG59LZ

Gautries Close

NG59NF

Longwood Court

NG59NJ

Ricklow Court

NG55LJ

Mountfield Drive

NG55PT

Beckhampton Road

NG55RE

Queens Bower Road

NG55UQ

Page Avenue

NG55UW

Edmonstone Crescent

NG55XL

Bestwood

NG59EG

Whitcombe Gardens

NG55FZ

Babbacombe Drive

NG55JZ

Eastglade Road

NG55NN

Pedmore Valley

NG55SH

Catlow Walk

NG55SY

Chippenham Road

NG55XD

Worthy Row

NG59HW

Towyn Court

NG55HL

Arnold Road

Data Sources

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