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About

Bulwell West sits on the northern edge of Nottingham, characterised by residential streets that extend towards the green boundary of Bulwell Forest. The area is primarily made up of interwar and post-war housing, with a mix of terraced homes and larger semi-detached properties. Local shopping needs are served along Main Street, which runs through the neighbouring Bulwell centre, providing essential retail and services. The layout is functional, with a network of roads connecting it to wider northern suburbs and the city beyond.

The physical landscape is defined by the River Leen, which flows through the western side, creating a natural corridor. This waterway is flanked by linear parks and walking paths, offering a consistent green space through the urban area. A notable local feature is the historic, stone-built Bulwell Hall Park, with its surviving stable block, situated near the forest's edge. Transport links include the main Nottingham-Bulwell road and the nearby tram terminus, providing direct access into the city centre.

Area overview

On average Bulwell West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 35.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bulwell West is £36,672 per year. There are 3 schools in Bulwell West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bulwell West is home to around 8,695 people, with a population density of about 3,560 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
35.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bulwell West Population
8,695
Population density
3,560 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.51(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.44(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.86(+19%)
Other theft
8.74(+53%)
Public order
7.13(+3%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,237
71.72%
African
549
6.31%
Other White
501
5.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
416
4.78%
Caribbean
305
3.51%
Total population: 8,696

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,987
29.54%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,250
18.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,062
15.79%
Level 3 (A level)
986
14.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
825
12.27%
Total 16+ residents: 6,726

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,213
32.32%
Owns outright
842
22.44%
Owns with a mortgage
802
21.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
562
14.97%
Other social rented
232
6.18%
Total households: 3,753

Property prices in Bulwell West

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £220K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Bulwell West area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,500 up to £380,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£227,500£242
Semi-Detached39£200,000£251
Terraced19£147,500£169
Flats1£71,500£128

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bulwell West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bulwell West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174,000£79,500£120,750£80,000
2017£165,000£82,500£123,500£90,250
2018£150,000£59,000£144,500£95,000
2019£157,500£84,000£135,000£97,000
2020£184,978£86,250£162,500£105,000
2021£210,000£45,000£155,000£120,500
2022£216,000£90,000£185,000£145,000
2023£218,000£105,000£180,000£150,000
2024£218,500£75,000£195,000£134,000
2025£226,500£203,000£140,000
2026£267,500£71,500£175,000£164,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bulwell West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bulwell West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£126£167£90
2017£204£145£163£106
2018£213£143£177£111
2019£192£150£184£113
2020£189£146£198£136
2021£217£161£210£139
2022£270£167£230£156
2023£232£173£240£181
2024£269£143£252£165
2025£255£262£171
2026£235£128£242£168
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bulwell West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bulwell West 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 West

Is Bulwell West safe?

Bulwell West records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bulwell West?

The median sale price in Bulwell West is £190,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bulwell West?

Bulwell West has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bulwell West?

Bulwell West scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bulwell West sits around rank 4,682 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 West?

The average household income in Bulwell West is around £36,672 per year, and 35% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Bulwell West

NG67FS

Birling Close

NG68DH

Willow Hill Close

NG68RT

Eastwood Street

NG68ZE

Hempshill Lane

NG67AP

Swigert Close

NG68FH

Northall Avenue

NG67AF

Apollo Drive

NG67FE

Corben Gardens

NG68NF

First Avenue

NG67FB

Stoney Houghton Gardens

NG68HJ

Lillington Road

NG67FN

Foxton Close

NG68FJ

Northall Avenue

NG67AT

Armstrong Road

NG68PJ

Stafford Avenue

NG67DR

Hornbeam Gardens

NG68SA

The Cliff

NG67DX

Hambling Close

NG68DG

Clayfield Close

NG68RQ

Cinderhill Road

NG67GB

Snape Nook Court

NG67FW

Wood Link

NG68DJ

Lodge Wood Close

NG68DX

Springhead Court

NG67DT

Sankey Drive

NG68PB

Potters Hollow

NG67AG

Apollo Drive

NG67GQ

Rowan Gardens

NG68PP

Newmarket Road

NG67BJ

Irwin Drive

NG68ZD

Hempshill Lane

NG68UT

Bennerley Road

NG67BW

Apollo Drive

NG68RN

Dursley Close

NG68HH

Bromley Close

NG68NH

Greasley Street

NG68NW

Lillington Road

NG68RW

Cinderhill Walk

NG86BA

Phoenix Place

NG68RH

Haswell Road

NG67DA

Hemlock Gardens

NG68WA

Dabell Avenue

NG68NE

Second Avenue

NG67AQ

Lovell Close

NG68RX

Occupation Road

NG68PL

Moore Street

NG68FF

Courtleet Way

NG68TB

Calder Walk

NG67FU

Helm Close

NG67DF

Deal Gardens

NG67AH

Collins Close

NG67FP

Hemscott Close

NG67DL

Bulwell

NG67FJ

Craster Drive

NG68GZ

Quarry Avenue

NG67BS

Cooper Close

NG68SD

Cinderhill Road

NG67DH

Spruce Gardens

NG68SQ

Lathkill Close

NG68RF

Charles Way

NG68RU

Cinderhill Walk

NG67AL

Young Close

NG68RR

Leonard Street

NG67BB

Irwin Drive

NG68SP

Lathkill Close

NG67BG

Duke Close

NG67AZ

Stafford Court

NG67DU

Downes Close

NG68RZ

Garton Close

NG67AY

Borman Close

NG68RG

Cinderhill Road

NG68ZB

Crabtree Road

NG68SB

Cinderhill Road

NG67FF

Midlame Gardens

NG67GE

Salmon Close

NG68UP

Lillington Road

NG67FR

Thirston Close

NG67FG

Belford Close

NG67GG

Broad Eadow Road

NG67DN

Alder Gardens

NG67DP

Utile Gardens

NG67DS

Aspen Road

NG68RD

Occupation Road

NG68PN

Eastwood Street

NG67BD

Mattingly Road

NG68QH

Main Street

NG67AE

Apollo Drive

NG67FD

Nine Acre Gardens

NG68RE

Cinderhill Road

NG68YN

Gunn Close

NG68PS

Coventry Road

NG67DB

Walnut Tree Gardens

NG68WB

Freeston Drive

NG68AX

Steadfold Close

NG67FQ

Howick Drive

NG67GF

South Snape Close

NG68TY

Newmarket Road

NG67BE

Mattingly Road

NG67BT

Mitchell Close

NG68AZ

Hoefield Crescent