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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

NG55GA

Andover Road

NG55SG

Calderhall Gardens

NG55NT

Walgrave Walk

NG55LG

Raithby Close

NG55WF

Amber Hill

NG55UF

Pavior Road

NG55FW

Raymede Close

NG55SS

Chippenham Road

NG55RE

Queens Bower Road

NG59HP

Bala Drive

NG59JG

Bestwood

NG55GB

Andover Road

NG55PG

Belleville Drive

NG55WX

Bestwood

NG55LE

Beckhampton Road

NG55UD

Longfellows Close

NG55GD

Eardley Road

NG55HE

Arnside Road

NG55PU

Beckhampton Road

NG59DS

Ridgeway Walk

NG55LX

Peary Close

NG55QB

Broadwood Road

NG55RZ

Trinstead Way

NG55XG

Bestwood

NG55RB

Queens Bower Road

NG55JS

Adderley Close

NG55LJ

Mountfield Drive

NG59JD

Jacklin Gardens

NG55RH

Milverton Road

NG55GW

Wyton Close

NG59EN

Henning Gardens

NG55ND

Belsay Road

NG55HR

Arnold Road

NG55WR

Spring Crescent

NG55LR

Morrell Bank

NG55PR

Elswick Close

NG55PX

Broadwood Road

NG55TT

Cherry Orchard Mount

NG55QW

Evedon Walk

NG59NP

Thor Gardens

NG59JJ

Rees Gardens

NG59EX

Bestwood Park Drive

NG55RR

Mildenhall Crescent

NG55WN

Bestwood

NG59JB

Lytham Gardens

NG55RQ

Mildenhall Crescent

NG55FU

Raymede Drive

NG59JE

Hogan Gardens

NG55WY

Laura Avenue

NG59BX

Ridgeway

NG59HB

Cadlan Close

NG55JB

Belconnen Road

NG55JF

Hartcroft Road

NG55QN

Snowdon Close

NG55GS

Teviot Road

NG59EU

Crossfield Drive

NG55RJ

Stinsford Close

NG55HB

Arnold Road

NG55NA

Beckhampton Road

NG59LP

Alum Court

NG55FA

Hazel Hill Crescent

NG55SE

Capenwray Gardens

NG55XJ

Bestwood

NG59NG

Bestwood

NG55QR

Bestwood Park Drive

NG55SU

Mosswood Crescent

NG55PQ

Stoneacre

NG55JA

Belconnen Road

NG55FZ

Babbacombe Drive

NG55JU

Stevenholme Crescent

NG55LW

Astrid Gardens

NG55RT

Queens Bower Road

NG55QU

Whitton Close

NG59ES

Chevin Gardens

NG55QY

Bestwood Park Drive

NG55GG

Padstow Road

NG55JZ

Eastglade Road

NG55HU

Landcroft Crescent

NG55NN

Pedmore Valley

NG55UB

Robbie Burns Road

NG55GQ

Leybourne Drive

NG55UP

Crossland Road

NG55RP

Mildenhall Crescent

NG55JR

Whiston Close

NG59JZ

Potters Close

NG59JA

Lytham Gardens

NG55TH

Cherry Orchard Mount

NG55LU

Nansen Gardens

NG55FT

Raymede Drive

NG59DJ

Cottam Drive

NG55PN

Reedham Walk

NG55RX

Melksham Road

NG55TJ

Cherry Orchard Mount

NG55JP

Stevenholme Crescent

NG55PE

Blyton Walk

NG55PA

Beckhampton Road

NG55GN

Leybourne Drive

NG55PJ

Grierson Avenue

NG59NW

Terton Road

NG55TL

Amber Hill

Data Sources

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