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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 141 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 in Bestwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 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
Detached6£245,000£2,671
Flats16£77,975£1,450
Semi-Detached63£198,000£2,353
Terraced56£171,000£2,136

10 years median price trend in Bestwood

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

All postcodes in Bestwood

NG55JH

Holmewood Crescent

NG55LS

Leahy Gardens

NG55XB

Williamson Row

NG55QX

Bestwood Park Drive

NG55WP

Beckhampton Road

NG55GY

Oakington Close

NG55UW

Edmonstone Crescent

NG55UT

Slaters Way

NG55TB

Chippenham Road

NG55PB

Pedmore Valley

NG55SP

Beckhampton Road

NG55HT

Gainsford Crescent

NG59DY

Winscale Gardens

NG59EZ

Bestwood

NG55NL

Eversley Walk

NG59ED

Whitcombe Gardens

NG59FB

Bestwood

NG55LP

Andover Road

NG55QZ

Treegarth Square

NG55WU

Bestwood

NG59NA

Goatchurch Court

NG59BZ

Farmlands Close

NG55QT

Harkstead Road

NG59DL

Cottam Gardens

NG55NR

Winterton Rise

NG55GJ

Leybourne Drive

NG55RN

Ellastone Avenue

NG55PY

Shoreswood Close

NG59NH

Meregill Close

NG55LL

Chilvers Close

NG59DP

Ridgeway Walk

NG55HZ

Belconnen Road

NG59ET

Nicklaus Court

NG55FG

Andover Road

NG59EH

Padgham Court

NG55QD

Broadwood Road

NG55WL

Bestwood

NG55LZ

Stamford Court

NG55XA

Arnold Road

NG59ER

Hugget Gardens

NG55FQ

Raymede Drive

NG59EQ

Anderson Court

NG55NQ

Mapletree Close

NG55NS

Caldbeck Walk

NG59EL

Kyle View

NG55PT

Beckhampton Road

NG59FA

Bestwood

NG59HW

Towyn Court

NG55LA

Beckhampton Road

NG59EW

Weetman Gardens

NG55SQ

Bembridge Drive

NG55QF

Broadwood Road

NG55TA

Chippenham Road

NG59LT

Dolphin Court

NG55NX

Pedmore Valley

NG59JF

Snead Court

NG55RL

Milverton Road

NG55XE

Farr Row

NG56EY

Ravens Court

NG59NS

Albert Ball Close

NG59EJ

Crampton Court

NG55SJ

Codrington Gardens

NG59NB

Helmsdale Gardens

NG55LT

Ellsworth Rise

NG55GR

Leybourne Drive

NG55UH

Pavior Road

NG55SH

Catlow Walk

NG55HF

Dawlish Drive

NG55UU

Millidge Close

NG59JL

Bewcastle Road

NG55ST

Mosswood Crescent

NG59NN

Swinscoe Gardens

NG55FL

Gainsford Close

NG55NJ

Hazel Hill Crescent

NG55TY

Kirtling Close

NG59HL

Edern Gardens

NG59DG

Bestwood

NG55HL

Arnold Road

NG59DU

Owsthorpe Close

NG55UR

Gilbert Close

NG55JQ

Lechlade Road

NG55HA

Arnold Road

NG55FJ

Gainsford Crescent

NG59DR

Ridgeway Walk

NG55JX

Lechlade Road

NG55LD

Beckhampton Road

NG55PP

Belleville Drive

NG55UX

Murray Close

NG59JP

Scrooby Row

NG59DB

Bala Drive

NG59EA

Heatherington Gardens

NG55WT

Bestwood

NG59NF

Longwood Court

NG55UA

Dylan Thomas Road

NG55RA

Queens Bower Road

NG55JY

Chisholm Way

NG55SR

Chippenham Road

NG55RD

Queens Bower Road

NG55PS

Grierson Avenue

NG55HW

Carnwood Road

Data Sources

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