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About

Bulwell Forest ward lies in the northern part of the city of Nottingham. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. It is bordered by the wider Bulwell area to the west and the open spaces of Bestwood Country Park to the east, providing a direct link to substantial woodland and heathland.

The ward takes its name from the local Bulwell Forest Park, a central green space with recreational facilities. A notable local landmark is the distinctive, historic Bulwell Hall, which sits within the park's grounds. The area is served by local shopping provisions along Main Street and has good public transport connections into Nottingham city centre.

Area overview

On average Bulwell Forest has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bulwell Forest is £43,416 per year. There are 6 schools in Bulwell Forest: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bulwell Forest is home to around 13,997 people, with a population density of about 4,223.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bulwell Forest Population
13,997
Population density
4,223.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.51(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.65(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.5(+1%)
Public order
6.5(-7%)
Shoplifting
4.64(-48%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,443
74.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
567
4.05%
Other White
548
3.92%
Caribbean
524
3.74%
African
478
3.42%
Total population: 13,995

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,804
24.78%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,544
22.48%
Level 3 (A level)
1,949
17.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,650
14.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,296
11.45%
Total 16+ residents: 11,317

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,268
37.57%
Owns with a mortgage
1,825
30.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
884
14.65%
Social rents from council
614
10.17%
Other social rented
305
5.05%
Total households: 6,036

Property prices in Bulwell Forest

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Bulwell Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £25,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bulwell Forest 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 Bulwell Forest over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached51£260,000
Flats6£89,000
Semi-Detached39£185,600
Terraced48£153,900

10 years median price trend in Bulwell Forest

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bulwell Forest.

All postcodes in Bulwell Forest

NG69AN

Belmont Avenue

NG69FS

St Albans Road

NG69GQ

Ingram Road

NG69AL

Warrington Road

NG69BN

Highbury Road

NG69ES

Brooklyn Road

NG59RE

Kingsmoor Close

NG55BD

Brownlow Drive

NG55DG

Largs Close

NG55EE

Bracadale Road

NG59AF

Bakewell Drive

NG59BA

Beauclerk Drive

NG69FG

Piccadilly

NG69FX

Logan Street

NG69GA

Ockerby Street

NG69HS

Nelson Road

NG69JH

St Albans Mews

NG55BJ

Rise Park Road

NG59LB

Brisbane Drive

NG69AX

Latimer Close

NG69FH

Kemmel Road

NG69LJ

Dormy Court

NG69LN

Eagle Court

NG55BG

Glensford Gardens

NG55DS

Portree Drive

NG69HU

Edgware Road

NG69HZ

Bannerman Road

NG69JE

Nansen Street

NG59RH

Hathersage Close

NG69FE

Highbury Road

NG69LT

Chilwell Court

NG55EJ

Bestwood Park Drive West

NG59RT

Camomile Close

NG69AG

Cantrell Road

NG69BE

Caporn Close

NG69EP

Jesmond Road

NG69EQ

Alnwick Close

NG69GP

Ingram Road

NG69LR

Edwalton Court

NG69LZ

Swale Close

NG55AP

Crowthorne Close

NG55AZ

Haverhill Crescent

NG59AR

Thornbury Way

NG59BW

Harvest Close

NG69HW

Edgware Road

NG69NA

Padley Close

NG55DJ

Roseneath Avenue

NG55EL

Bestwood Park Drive West

NG69DB

Highbury Avenue

NG69GW

Broomhill Road

NG69JQ

St Albans Road

NG55AD

Brownlow Drive

NG55EH

Cuillin Close

NG69GJ

Broomhill Road

NG59BP

Bush Close

NG59HY

Tenter Close

NG69DD

Highbury Road

NG69FP

St Albans Road

NG69FT

St Albans Road

NG55DH

Dunoon Close

NG59AG

Whitworth Rise

NG59BB

Ferny Hollow Close

NG59LE

Manly Close

NG69AT

Highbury Walk

NG69JP

Bestwood Road

NG69LU

Rushcliffe Court

NG69DN

Deptford Crescent

NG69HX

Bannerman Road

NG55BH

Shenfield Gardens

NG66DZ

Bulwell Forest

NG69JF

Clarges Street

NG69JG

Clarges Street

NG69ND

Padley Close

NG55AE

Little Oakwood Drive

NG59LF

Brisbane Drive

NG69AQ

Cantrell Road

NG69AU

Northcote Way

NG69DP

Deptford Crescent

NG69FY

Ockerby Street

NG66DT

Bulwell Forest

Data Sources

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