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About

Bulwell ward lies in the northwest of Nottingham, bordered by the River Leen and areas like Basford and Bestwood. It functions as a distinct district with its own high street and local centre, separate from the city core. The area features a mix of residential housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, alongside several green spaces and community facilities.

A prominent local landmark is the historic Bulwell Hall, with its remaining grounds now forming a public park. The area is directly served by the Nottingham Express Transit tram network, which connects it to the city centre. Bulwell Bogs, a local nature reserve along the river, provides a wetland habitat within the urban environment.

Area overview

On average Bulwell has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bulwell is £36,177 per year. There are 7 schools in Bulwell: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bulwell is home to around 16,217 people, with a population density of about 3,022.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
34.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bulwell Population
16,217
Population density
3,022 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.04(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.36(+98%)
Shoplifting
14.31(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.76(+72%)
Other theft
12.46(+119%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,851
73.09%
African
903
5.57%
Other White
876
5.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
714
4.4%
Caribbean
526
3.24%
Total population: 16,214

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,812
30.44%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,261
18.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,974
15.76%
Level 3 (A level)
1,816
14.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,558
12.44%
Total 16+ residents: 12,523

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,205
31.33%
Owns outright
1,466
20.83%
Owns with a mortgage
1,463
20.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,278
18.16%
Other social rented
448
6.36%
Total households: 7,039

Property prices in Bulwell

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £169,000 in Bulwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bulwell 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced56£147,250
Detached10£209,000
Semi-Detached61£195,000

10 years median price trend in Bulwell

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

All postcodes in Bulwell

NG68BT

Grindon Crescent

NG68HX

Bulwell High Road

NG67BW

Apollo Drive

NG68NU

Coventry Road

NG68EP

Leen Drive

NG68TY

Newmarket Road

NG68DG

Clayfield Close

NG68AP

Lido Close

NG67AN

Anders Drive

NG68DS

Riseborough Walk

NG67AJ

Aldrin Close

NG68HE

Commercial Road

NG68WB

Freeston Drive

NG68FH

Northall Avenue

NG68GR

Minerva Street

NG67FQ

Howick Drive

NG68YN

Gunn Close

NG68BH

Longford Crescent

NG67FS

Birling Close

NG86BA

Phoenix Place

NG68UP

Lillington Road

NG68JS

Downing Street

NG68HH

Bromley Close

NG67DG

Spindle Gardens

NG68AH

Hucknall Lane

NG68GX

Quarry Avenue

NG68QA

Bulwell

NG67DA

Hemlock Gardens

NG68AX

Steadfold Close

NG68EA

Hazel Street

NG68PS

Coventry Road

NG68SA

The Cliff

NG67BE

Mattingly Road

NG67AL

Young Close

NG68FR

Strelley Street

NG68FG

Courtleet Way

NG68DH

Willow Hill Close

NG68JP

Catherine Close

NG68DR

Riseborough Walk

NG68YJ

Abercarn Close

NG68FB

Holborn Place

NG68EU

Montague Street

NG68GW

Quarry Avenue

NG68AZ

Hoefield Crescent

NG68BX

Aston Drive

NG68JJ

Mulberry Gardens

NG68AF

Hucknall Lane

NG69AA

Station Road

NG67DF

Deal Gardens

NG68ZP

Aldgate Close

NG68EB

Springhill Close

NG68GB

Ravensworth Road

NG68FF

Courtleet Way

NG68BU

Grindon Crescent

NG68UB

Forest Cottages

NG68PX

Tannin Crescent

NG68WA

Dabell Avenue

NG68DB

Fradley Close

NG68HB

Hazel Street

NG67AX

Cernan Court

NG68NG

Greasley Street

NG67BL

Roosa Close

NG68QD

Main Street

NG67FX

Cheviot Drive

NG68WE

Ashbourne Court

NG68EJ

Filey Street

NG68HY

Gaul Court

NG68GG

Sandhurst Road

NG68BY

Caldon Green

NG68SU

Stock Well

NG68QN

Coventry Road

NG68FS

Muriel Street

NG68LG

Norwich Gardens

NG67DL

Bulwell

NG68RN

Dursley Close

NG68QJ

Bulwell

NG68LY

Belgrave Road

NG67BT

Mitchell Close

NG68SS

Bestwood Road

NG68LU

Coventry Road

NG67BG

Duke Close

NG68GN

Pottery Way

NG68RG

Cinderhill Road

NG68ZE

Hempshill Lane

NG67GH

Snape Wood Road

NG67FY

Tealby Close

NG68PH

Hempshill Lane

NG68AW

Newcastle Street

NG67FG

Belford Close

NG68DP

Sandhurst Road

NG68SR

Moorbridge Cottages

NG68HQ

Latham Street

NG68EW

Main Street

NG67BJ

Irwin Drive

NG68QH

Main Street

NG68HW

Thames Street

NG68LS

Carlin Street

NG68NN

Camberley Road

NG68LW

Cawston Gardens

NG68AT

Carey Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.