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Bulwell West

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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. 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
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

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £195,500 in Bulwell West area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,500 up to £380,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bulwell West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached9£218,000£2,670
Flats1£71,500£1,375
Semi-Detached37£201,000£2,861
Terraced15£147,500£1,717

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

NG67AW

Bean Close

NG67AS

Armstrong Road

NG67DY

Gunn Close

NG68NX

Kett Street

NG67GH

Snape Wood Road

NG67AU

Scott Close

NG68GX

Quarry Avenue

NG67DQ

Larch Gardens

NG68FG

Courtleet Way

NG68ND

Third Avenue

NG68AY

Hoefield Crescent

NG68RB

Paddock Close

NG68QR

Donbas Close

NG67FY

Tealby Close

NG67BQ

Irwin Drive

NG68GY

Crabtree Road

NG68WN

Centurion Business Park

NG68PD

Hempshill Lane

NG68PH

Hempshill Lane

NG67FX

Cheviot Drive

NG67EA

Barn Close

NG68HX

Bulwell High Road

NG68QT

Cinderhill Road

NG68WF

Oakley Mews

NG68WE

Ashbourne Court

NG67DE

Whitebeam Gardens

NG86AR

Millennium Way East

NG68RA

Coventry Road

NG68PX

Tannin Crescent

NG68TX

Newmarket Road

NG67BH

Irwin Drive

NG68GW

Quarry Avenue

NG68SU

Stock Well

NG68RP

Anford Close

NG68AU

Bonington Close

NG67AX

Cernan Court

NG68DW

Faulconbridge Close

NG68NL

Brook Close

NG68LJ

Hoefield Crescent

NG67AN

Anders Drive

NG67BP

Shepard Close

NG68NG

Greasley Street

NG68RJ

Drysdale Close

NG67FH

Cheviot Drive

NG67FL

Fenroth Close

NG67DD

Rosewood Gardens

NG67AD

Apollo Drive

NG67AJ

Aldrin Close

NG67BR

Apollo Drive

NG67BN

Eisele Close

NG67DG

Spindle Gardens

NG67AA

Hempshill Barns

NG68RL

Cinderhill Road

NG67AR

Haise Court

NG67BL

Roosa Close

NG68PF

Hempshill Lane

NG68PR

Coventry Road

NG67DJ

Spruce Gardens

NG67GD

Dyce Close

NG68UZ

Freeston Drive

NG67FT

Hepple Drive

NG68GN

Pottery Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.