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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 very high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3,560.0 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
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
43.82(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.94(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.24(+37%)
Other theft
9.78(+69%)
Public order
8.97(+29%)
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

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Bulwell West area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 up to £285,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bulwell West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£215,000
Semi-Detached40£195,500
Terraced15£140,000

10 years median price trend in Bulwell West

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

All postcodes in Bulwell West

NG68PL

Moore Street

NG68RN

Dursley Close

NG68NX

Kett Street

NG68DX

Springhead Court

NG67DU

Downes Close

NG68RG

Cinderhill Road

NG67BP

Shepard Close

NG68DG

Clayfield Close

NG68RF

Charles Way

NG67FJ

Craster Drive

NG67FW

Wood Link

NG86BA

Phoenix Place

NG67BN

Eisele Close

NG68GW

Quarry Avenue

NG67AH

Collins Close

NG67FP

Hemscott Close

NG68RH

Haswell Road

NG67DE

Whitebeam Gardens

NG68AU

Bonington Close

NG68DW

Faulconbridge Close

NG68RW

Cinderhill Walk

NG68AY

Hoefield Crescent

NG67AA

Hempshill Barns

NG67AT

Armstrong Road

NG67AX

Cernan Court

NG67DX

Hambling Close

NG68LJ

Hoefield Crescent

NG67DB

Walnut Tree Gardens

NG68FH

Northall Avenue

NG67BJ

Irwin Drive

NG67DD

Rosewood Gardens

NG67GF

South Snape Close

NG67BE

Mattingly Road

NG67AW

Bean Close

NG67FN

Foxton Close

NG68SB

Cinderhill Road

NG68GN

Pottery Way

NG68PX

Tannin Crescent

NG68PD

Hempshill Lane

NG68ND

Third Avenue

NG68WA

Dabell Avenue

NG68ZD

Hempshill Lane

NG67BR

Apollo Drive

NG67FL

Fenroth Close

NG67GB

Snape Nook Court

NG68AX

Steadfold Close

NG68QR

Donbas Close

NG68SA

The Cliff

NG67DF

Deal Gardens

NG67FG

Belford Close

NG67FY

Tealby Close

NG68QH

Main Street

NG68RP

Anford Close

NG68PJ

Stafford Avenue

NG68WN

Centurion Business Park

NG67DR

Hornbeam Gardens

NG67AN

Anders Drive

NG67BQ

Irwin Drive

NG67FQ

Howick Drive

NG68GY

Crabtree Road

NG68NH

Greasley Street

NG68RR

Leonard Street

NG67BL

Roosa Close

NG68PB

Potters Hollow

NG68RB

Paddock Close

NG68RZ

Garton Close

NG67FH

Cheviot Drive

NG68RQ

Cinderhill Road

NG67BT

Mitchell Close

NG68NF

First Avenue

NG68RU

Cinderhill Walk

NG86AR

Millennium Way East

NG67FR

Thirston Close

NG68UP

Lillington Road

NG68WE

Ashbourne Court

NG67FB

Stoney Houghton Gardens

NG67AG

Apollo Drive

NG67FF

Midlame Gardens

NG68PN

Eastwood Street

NG68UT

Bennerley Road

NG68SD

Cinderhill Road

NG67DA

Hemlock Gardens

NG68FF

Courtleet Way

NG68HX

Bulwell High Road

NG67FD

Nine Acre Gardens

NG68NG

Greasley Street

NG67BB

Irwin Drive

NG67DP

Utile Gardens

NG67EA

Barn Close

NG67DL

Bulwell

NG68PP

Newmarket Road

NG68RA

Coventry Road

NG68RL

Cinderhill Road

NG68WF

Oakley Mews

NG67GD

Dyce Close

NG67GG

Broad Eadow Road

NG68FG

Courtleet Way

NG68PF

Hempshill Lane

NG68RE

Cinderhill Road

NG67DQ

Larch Gardens

Data Sources

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