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About

Bulwell North is a ward in the City of Nottingham, situated to the north of the city centre. The area centres on a market place and a cluster of local shops and services that serve surrounding streets. The River Leen runs through Bulwell and feeds Bulwell Bogs Local Nature Reserve, a stretch of wetland and green space preserved amid residential streets. Community facilities include a secondary school and a number of community halls that host local events and groups.

Housing in Bulwell North ranges from older terraces to post-war estates, laid out around tree-lined roads and short shopping parades. Public transport is based mainly on frequent bus services into Nottingham and connections to neighbouring suburbs. Local history shows in street names and in converted buildings whose uses have changed over time. Day-to-day life in the ward is shaped by small businesses, the market, and the green corridor along the River Leen that provides a clear contrast to the built environment.

Area overview

On average Bulwell North has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 33.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bulwell North is £35,718 per year. There are 4 schools in Bulwell North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bulwell North is home to around 7,522 people, with a population density of about 2,574.2 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
155
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
33.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bulwell North Population
7,522
Population density
2,574.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.52(+108%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.45(+193%)
Shoplifting
29.78(+243%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.28(+132%)
Other theft
16.75(+194%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,614
74.62%
Other White
375
4.98%
African
355
4.72%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
298
3.96%
Caribbean
222
2.95%
Total population: 7,523

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,825
31.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,011
17.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
912
15.73%
Level 3 (A level)
830
14.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
733
12.64%
Total 16+ residents: 5,797

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
992
30.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
716
21.78%
Owns with a mortgage
661
20.11%
Owns outright
624
18.98%
Other social rented
216
6.57%
Total households: 3,287

Property prices in Bulwell North

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£187
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£131K – £169K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £187 per square foot) in Bulwell North area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £238,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bulwell North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached17£150,000£179
Terraced31£150,000£189
Detached2£111,000£154

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bulwell North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bulwell North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157,000£87,000£86,000
2017£149,000£106,250£86,000
2018£95,250£92,250
2019£230,000£160,000£98,000
2020£215,000£132,500£107,500
2021£215,000£137,500£112,000
2022£240,000£170,000£143,500
2023£202,500£181,000£138,500
2024£275,000£171,000£140,000
2025£116,526£167,500£150,000
2026£122,000£156,000£153,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bulwell North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bulwell North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160£109£103
2017£152£133£110
2018£134£117
2019£234£215£127
2020£248£157£125
2021£223£155£138
2022£262£192£190
2023£197£221£171
2024£257£203£167
2025£162£194£189
2026£180£203£197
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bulwell North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bulwell North in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district.

Band A£1,837
Band B£2,143
Band C£2,449
Band D£2,755
Band E£3,368
Band F£3,980
Band G£4,592
Band H£5,511

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Bulwell North

Is Bulwell North safe?

Bulwell North records about 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bulwell North?

The median sale price in Bulwell North is £150,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bulwell North?

Bulwell North has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bulwell North?

Bulwell North scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bulwell North sits around rank 1,476 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bulwell North?

The average household income in Bulwell North is around £35,718 per year, and 34% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Bulwell North

NG68FU

Bulwell

NG68JY

Bardney Drive

NG68UY

Bennerley Road

NG68LS

Carlin Street

NG68NU

Coventry Road

NG68HY

Gaul Court

NG68HE

Commercial Road

NG68BH

Longford Crescent

NG68AB

Hucknall Lane

NG68FZ

Murby Crescent

NG68JP

Catherine Close

NG68AG

Hucknall Lane

NG68GE

Camberley Road

NG68GL

Squires Avenue

NG68FY

Ravensworth Road

NG68QN

Coventry Road

NG68US

Bennerley Road

NG68FX

Lime Street

NG68HS

Latham Street

NG68UD

Bestwood Road

NG68BB

Longford Crescent

NG68AQ

Hucknall Lane

NG68DR

Riseborough Walk

NG68QJ

Bulwell

NG68NY

Acle Gardens

NG68ZJ

Bulwell

NG68BG

Aston Drive

NG68HL

Commercial Road

NG68JG

Musters Walk

NG68JH

Mulberry Gardens

NG68SR

Moorbridge Cottages

NG68BU

Grindon Crescent

NG68HT

Commercial Road

NG68LG

Norwich Gardens

NG68UQ

Aldgate Close

NG68JD

Abercarn Close

NG68HB

Hazel Street

NG68XF

Firth Way

NG68JA

Mersey Street

NG68UB

Forest Cottages

NG68LH

Hethersett Gardens

NG68LW

Cawston Gardens

NG68HW

Thames Street

NG68YJ

Abercarn Close

NG68DD

Totley Close

NG68AF

Hucknall Lane

NG68LD

Harwich Close

NG68GT

Merchant Street

NG68GP

Ragdale Road

NG68NJ

Ventura Drive

NG68BL

Lawton Drive

NG68JQ

Gaul Street

NG68NS

Bacton Gardens

NG68WR

Aspect Business Park

NG68EQ

Jennison Street

NG68BQ

Grindon Crescent

NG68DQ

Riseborough Walk

NG68UW

Martin Close

NG68HN

Belgrave Road

NG68JR

Duchess Street

NG68QD

Main Street

NG68ZP

Aldgate Close

NG68DA

Caldon Green

NG68LZ

Lillington Road

NG68GG

Sandhurst Road

NG68BN

Marton Road

NG68BA

Longford Crescent

NG68HQ

Latham Street

NG68LA

Wayford Walk

NG68EG

Naomi Crescent

NG68BS

Grindon Crescent

NG68GU

Merchant Street

NG68EZ

Main Street

NG68GS

Minerva Street

NG68BE

Longford Crescent

NG68YL

Bulwell

NG69AA

Station Road

NG68HP

Barry Street

NG68AS

Bulwell

NG68AP

Lido Close

NG68FS

Muriel Street

NG68FN

Ravensworth Road

NG68DU

Wingbourne Walk

NG68DT

Wingbourne Walk

NG68BD

Longford Crescent

NG68EP

Leen Drive

NG68TZ

Rufford Walk

NG68FT

Farley Street

NG68EN

Linby Street

NG68JN

Milford Close

NG68LU

Coventry Road

NG68DL

Sandhurst Road

NG68EB

Springhill Close

NG68AW

Newcastle Street

NG68LQ

Severn Street

NG68EU

Montague Street

NG68QA

Bulwell

NG68YR

Lido Close

NG68BW

Grindon Crescent

NG68GB

Ravensworth Road