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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.