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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 59 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
Detached7£218,000
Semi-Detached38£195,500
Terraced14£135,000

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

NG68RJ

Drysdale Close

NG67AP

Swigert Close

NG68SU

Stock Well

NG67DT

Sankey Drive

NG67FT

Hepple Drive

NG68QT

Cinderhill Road

NG67AJ

Aldrin Close

NG67DG

Spindle Gardens

NG67GE

Salmon Close

NG68RT

Eastwood Street

NG67AY

Borman Close

NG68NL

Brook Close

NG68RX

Occupation Road

NG67FX

Cheviot Drive

NG67BH

Irwin Drive

NG67FS

Birling Close

NG68SP

Lathkill Close

NG68TY

Newmarket Road

NG68UZ

Freeston Drive

NG68YN

Gunn Close

NG67DY

Gunn Close

NG67GQ

Rowan Gardens

NG68TX

Newmarket Road

NG67BW

Apollo Drive

NG67AQ

Lovell Close

NG67BS

Cooper Close

NG67DH

Spruce Gardens

NG68DH

Willow Hill Close

NG67AF

Apollo Drive

NG67AU

Scott Close

NG68FJ

Northall Avenue

NG68ZB

Crabtree Road

NG67AD

Apollo Drive

NG67AE

Apollo Drive

NG67AL

Young Close

NG68GZ

Quarry Avenue

NG67AZ

Stafford Court

NG68PR

Coventry Road

NG67BD

Mattingly Road

NG67DJ

Spruce Gardens

NG68HJ

Lillington Road

NG68TB

Calder Walk

NG68ZE

Hempshill Lane

NG68GX

Quarry Avenue

NG68NW

Lillington Road

NG67AS

Armstrong Road

NG67GH

Snape Wood Road

NG68AZ

Hoefield Crescent

NG68NE

Second Avenue

NG68PH

Hempshill Lane

NG67BG

Duke Close

NG67DS

Aspen Road

NG67FU

Helm Close

NG67DN

Alder Gardens

NG68WB

Freeston Drive

NG68RD

Occupation Road

NG68SQ

Lathkill Close

NG68DJ

Lodge Wood Close

NG68HH

Bromley Close

NG67AR

Haise Court

NG67FE

Corben Gardens

NG68PS

Coventry Road

Data Sources

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