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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

NG59BX

Ridgeway

NG55GN

Leybourne Drive

NG55HG

Torbay Crescent

NG55JF

Hartcroft Road

NG55SE

Capenwray Gardens

NG55TE

Wendling Gardens

NG56EQ

Edwards Lane

NG59HE

Hendre Gardens

NG55JN

Hartcroft Road

NG55NT

Walgrave Walk

NG55SP

Beckhampton Road

NG55TP

Cherry Orchard Mount

NG55WD

Chambers Court

NG55WS

Spring Crescent

NG59HQ

Penllech Walk

NG55RN

Ellastone Avenue

NG55SB

Trinstead Way

NG55SN

Cherry Close

NG55TQ

Cherry Orchard Mount

NG55XH

Bestwood

NG55FB

Andover Road

NG55FW

Raymede Close

NG55GQ

Leybourne Drive

NG55RF

Queens Bower Road

NG55RY

Castellan Rise

NG55UL

Bratton Drive

NG55GH

Padstow Road

NG55PF

Elmbridge

NG55UF

Pavior Road

NG55XA

Arnold Road

NG55HZ

Belconnen Road

NG55NX

Pedmore Valley

NG55QU

Whitton Close

NG55SR

Chippenham Road

NG59EU

Crossfield Drive

NG59EX

Bestwood Park Drive

NG55HN

Arnold Road

NG55HS

Gainsford Crescent

NG55SQ

Bembridge Drive

NG55QH

Goathland Close

NG55QW

Evedon Walk

NG59EB

Trevino Gardens

NG59EZ

Bestwood

NG55WN

Bestwood

Data Sources

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