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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 123 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 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-Detached57£195,000
Terraced50£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

NG55UT

Slaters Way

NG59DG

Bestwood

NG59DY

Winscale Gardens

NG55HX

Landcroft Crescent

NG55NF

Beckhampton Road

NG55NS

Caldbeck Walk

NG55PJ

Grierson Avenue

NG55RQ

Mildenhall Crescent

NG55WR

Spring Crescent

NG59NG

Bestwood

NG55PE

Blyton Walk

NG55PN

Reedham Walk

NG55TJ

Cherry Orchard Mount

NG55TT

Cherry Orchard Mount

NG55UE

Pavior Road

NG59HG

Gwndy Gardens

NG59EP

Erewash Gardens

NG55HB

Arnold Road

NG55JE

Cairns Close

NG59JP

Scrooby Row

NG59NQ

Mendip Court

NG55JJ

Hayles Close

NG55NE

Beckhampton Road

NG55NY

Monroe Walk

NG55WG

Beckhampton Road

NG55HR

Arnold Road

NG55LN

The Green Mews

NG55QA

Chediston Vale

NG55TD

Wendling Gardens

NG55XB

Williamson Row

NG59DR

Ridgeway Walk

NG55LG

Raithby Close

NG55QD

Broadwood Road

NG55SZ

Fairlight Way

NG59DT

Ridgeway Walk

NG59DX

Ranskill Gardens

NG59ED

Whitcombe Gardens

NG59HJ

Daron Gardens

NG55JY

Chisholm Way

NG55LR

Morrell Bank

NG55NB

Beckhampton Road

NG55HU

Landcroft Crescent

NG55LZ

Stamford Court

NG55PZ

Rose Ash Lane

NG55RR

Mildenhall Crescent

NG55TY

Kirtling Close

NG55WT

Bestwood

NG55FA

Hazel Hill Crescent

NG55HP

Arnold Road

NG55SA

Glade Hill Road

NG55ST

Mosswood Crescent

NG55UU

Millidge Close

NG59DP

Ridgeway Walk

NG59EE

Whitcombe Gardens

NG55SG

Calderhall Gardens

NG59BZ

Farmlands Close

NG55GF

Southglade Road

NG55NG

Beckhampton Road

NG55PQ

Stoneacre

NG55RS

Mildenhall Crescent

NG59EN

Henning Gardens

NG59JE

Hogan Gardens

NG55GJ

Leybourne Drive

NG55LD

Beckhampton Road

NG55PW

Beckhampton Road

NG55QR

Bestwood Park Drive

NG55RB

Queens Bower Road

NG55TH

Cherry Orchard Mount

NG58SG

Franklin Close

NG55HY

Belconnen Road

NG55JH

Holmewood Crescent

NG55NA

Beckhampton Road

NG55RA

Queens Bower Road

NG55WL

Bestwood

NG59DL

Cottam Gardens

NG59JL

Bewcastle Road

NG59NP

Thor Gardens

NG59NS

Albert Ball Close

NG55GG

Padstow Road

NG55HT

Gainsford Crescent

NG55LL

Chilvers Close

NG55NU

Winterton Rise

NG55NW

Blyton Walk

NG55LH

Mountfield Drive

NG55LX

Peary Close

NG55QQ

Broadwood Road

NG59DU

Owsthorpe Close

NG59DZ

Leiston Gardens

NG59JZ

Potters Close

NG59NN

Swinscoe Gardens

NG59NR

Whitchurch Close

NG55JD

Cairns Close

NG55JW

Stevenholme Crescent

NG59EY

Breaston Court

NG59NA

Goatchurch Court

NG55FL

Gainsford Close

NG59JG

Bestwood

NG55FD

Andover Road

NG55LW

Astrid Gardens

NG55SL

Edwards Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.