What's the average income in Bestwood?

Average resident income is about £33,849 per year.

What home types are most common in Bestwood?

Housing mix: semi-detached 44.4%, terraced 30.4%.

What are house prices in Bestwood?

Based on 132 recent sales, the median price is £180,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

How many households are in Bestwood?

There are 7,363 households in Bestwood

What's the Bestwood population and density?

Bestwood population is 17,065 with density 5799.1 per km².

How safe is Bestwood?

Crime level in Bestwood is high with about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How much social housing is near Bestwood?

About 37.9% across the Bestwood area.

What are prices by property type in Bestwood?

Latest medians: Detached £238,750, Semi-detached £200,000, Terraced £170,000, Flats £112,500.

How deprived is Bestwood?

Deprivation score 9/10 (rank 3608 of 32844 in country).

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Q: What schools in Bestwood and how are they rated?

There are 5 schools in Bestwood: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / East Midlands / Nottingham / Bestwood

About

Bestwood ward is located in the northern part of Nottingham, covering residential and green spaces. The area includes neighborhoods like Bestwood Village and Bestwood Park, with a mix of housing types from historic cottages to modern developments. It is bordered by Sherwood and Bulwell, providing easy access to local amenities and transport links.

The ward features large open spaces such as Bestwood Country Park, a former hunting ground with woodland and trails. Local facilities include schools, shops, and community centers, serving the needs of residents. The area has a mix of urban and semi-rural character, with pockets of historic interest alongside newer developments.

Area overview

On average Bestwood has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101 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 of residents in Bestwood is £33,849 per year. There are 5 schools in Bestwood: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

101

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

37.9%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bestwood Population

17,065

Population density

5,799.1 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 132 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Bestwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £299,995.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£238,750	£226,375	£231,875	£245,625	£251,125
Flats	11	£112,500	£89,000	£107,500	£125,000	£153,500
Semi-Detached	61	£200,000	£140,000	£177,500	£225,000	£258,500
Terraced	58	£170,000	£121,700	£150,000	£189,500	£225,375

10 years price trend in Bestwood

All postcodes in Bestwood

NG55GN

Leybourne Drive

NG55HG

Arnside Road

NG55JF

Arnold Road

NG55JN

Hartcroft Road

NG55NT

Blyton Walk

NG55QE

Top Valley East

NG55SE

Capenwray Gardens

NG55SP

Beckhampton Road

NG55TE

Geraldine Close

NG55TP

Amber Hill

NG55WD

Chambers Court

NG55WS

Bestwood

NG56EQ

Edwards Lane

NG59HE

Parkview Road

NG59HQ

Colmon Close

NG55XH

Bestwood

NG55FB

Andover Road

NG55FW

Raymede Close

NG55GQ

Leybourne Drive

NG55SN

Cherry Close

NG55RF

Mildenhall Crescent

NG55RN

Bestwood Lodge Drive

NG55RY

Castellan Rise

NG55SB

Trinstead Way

NG55TQ

Amber Hill

NG55UL

Arnold Road

NG59DJ

Cottam Drive

NG55XA

Arnold Road

NG55EQ

Beckhampton Road

NG55GH

Padstow Road

NG55HZ

Belconnen Road

NG55NX

Beckhampton Road

NG55PF

Elmbridge

NG55QU

Whitton Close

NG55SR

Chippenham Road

NG55UF

Arnold Road

NG59EU

Crossfield Drive

NG59EX

Bestwood Park Drive

NG55HN

Arnold Road

NG55HS

Carnwood Road

NG55QH

Broadwood Road

NG55QW

Bestwood Park Drive

NG55SQ

Bembridge Drive

NG59EB

Trevino Gardens

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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