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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

NG59LX

Ecton Close

NG55FN

Gainsford Close

NG55FT

Raymede Drive

NG55GB

Andover Road

NG55GP

Leybourne Drive

NG55HE

Arnside Road

NG55HQ

Arnold Road

NG55LU

Nansen Gardens

NG55PY

Shoreswood Close

NG55QY

Bestwood Park Drive

NG55TR

Bembridge Drive

NG59EF

Yates Gardens

NG59LS

Carlswark Gardens

NG59DB

Bala Drive

NG55FF

Andover Road

NG55HH

Arnside Road

NG55JT

Kinlet Road

NG55QS

Bestwood Park Drive

NG56EX

Portland Court

NG55WH

Beckhampton Road

NG55FJ

Gainsford Crescent

NG55GE

Southglade Road

NG55LE

Beckhampton Road

NG59JD

Jacklin Gardens

NG59NB

Helmsdale Gardens

NG59DQ

Farmlands Close

NG55FQ

Raymede Drive

NG55QX

Bestwood Park Drive

NG55SX

Chippenham Road

NG59NW

Terton Road

NG55ER

Beckhampton Road

NG55FG

Andover Road

NG55FS

Raymede Drive

NG55QF

Broadwood Road

NG55SJ

Codrington Gardens

NG55TL

Amber Hill

NG55UZ

Blackburn Way

NG55XF

Ruby Drive

NG59HA

Trefan Gardens

NG59NH

Meregill Close

NG55WU

Bestwood

NG55FE

Hove Road

NG55GL

Leybourne Drive

NG55GT

Teviot Road

NG55GX

Wyton Close

NG55JL

Kelling Close

NG55LB

Edgcote Way

NG55LT

Ellsworth Rise

NG55QZ

Treegarth Square

NG59HN

Bardsey Gardens

NG59LP

Alum Court

NG55WY

Laura Avenue

NG59HP

Bala Drive

NG59HW

Towyn Court

NG59SH

Bestwood

NG55GZ

Orlock Walk

NG55JP

Stevenholme Crescent

NG55PH

Prendwick Gardens

NG55PR

Elswick Close

NG55RH

Milverton Road

NG55SF

Capenwray Gardens

NG55UN

Jackson Drive

NG59EW

Weetman Gardens

NG59HL

Edern Gardens

NG59JA

Lytham Gardens

NG55PA

Beckhampton Road

NG55XG

Bestwood

NG55JX

Lechlade Road

NG55PB

Pedmore Valley

NG55RG

Maythorne Walk

NG55RP

Mildenhall Crescent

NG55TG

Twycross Road

NG55UP

Crossland Road

NG59EL

Kyle View

NG59HD

Madryn Walk

NG59HH

Colmon Walk

NG59FB

Bestwood

NG55WP

Beckhampton Road

NG55GA

Andover Road

NG55GW

Wyton Close

NG55JG

Holmewood Crescent

NG55JR

Whiston Close

NG55NH

Hazel Hill Crescent

NG55NL

Eversley Walk

NG55QB

Broadwood Road

NG55RD

Queens Bower Road

NG55UA

Dylan Thomas Road

NG55UT

Slaters Way

NG59DY

Winscale Gardens

NG59JB

Lytham Gardens

NG59JN

Lockwood Close

NG59HB

Cadlan Close

NG55TA

Chippenham Road

NG59DG

Bestwood

NG55LP

Andover Road

NG55HX

Landcroft Crescent

NG55NF

Beckhampton Road

NG55NS

Caldbeck Walk

NG55PJ

Grierson Avenue

NG55PN

Reedham Walk

Data Sources

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