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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

NG55SF

Capenwray Gardens

NG59LS

Carlswark Gardens

NG55GH

Padstow Road

NG55QE

Ringstead Walk

NG55TQ

Cherry Orchard Mount

NG59DH

Bestwood

NG59NL

Swildon Walk

NG55JJ

Hayles Close

NG55QH

Goathland Close

NG55XF

Ruby Drive

NG55UQ

Page Avenue

NG55ER

Beckhampton Road

NG55JL

Kelling Close

NG55HY

Belconnen Road

NG55SX

Chippenham Road

NG55LN

The Green Mews

NG58SQ

Howells Close

NG55UZ

Blackburn Way

NG55RS

Mildenhall Crescent

NG55TF

Cherry Orchard Mount

NG59HQ

Penllech Walk

NG59DN

Bradwell Drive

NG55GX

Wyton Close

NG55NH

Hazel Hill Crescent

NG55PZ

Rose Ash Lane

NG55JT

Kinlet Road

NG59LR

Aveline Close

NG55HN

Arnold Road

NG55SA

Glade Hill Road

NG55WS

Spring Crescent

NG55TD

Wendling Gardens

NG55FN

Gainsford Close

NG55XD

Worthy Row

NG55XL

Bestwood

NG55JD

Cairns Close

NG59NQ

Mendip Court

NG55RW

Melksham Road

NG55WD

Chambers Court

NG55UY

Davies Way

NG59DT

Ridgeway Walk

NG55HS

Gainsford Crescent

NG55FS

Raymede Drive

NG55HJ

Arnside Close

NG55TR

Bembridge Drive

Data Sources

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