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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 119 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
119
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
54.51(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.65(+87%)
Shoplifting
18.56(+109%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.13(+76%)
Other theft
11.72(+102%)
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 111 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Bulwell 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 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
Detached10£206,000
Semi-Detached58£190,750
Terraced43£145,000

10 years median price trend in Bulwell

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

All postcodes in Bulwell

NG68PL

Moore Street

NG68RN

Dursley Close

NG68NX

Kett Street

NG68EP

Leen Drive

NG68DN

Ludford Road

NG68AD

Hucknall Lane

NG68DX

Springhead Court

NG68GA

Rock Street

NG68HL

Commercial Road

NG68JN

Milford Close

NG67DU

Downes Close

NG68HS

Latham Street

NG68RG

Cinderhill Road

NG67BP

Shepard Close

NG68EH

Main Street

NG68FQ

Stockton Street

NG68HT

Commercial Road

NG68BZ

Fenton Drive

NG68DD

Totley Close

NG68DG

Clayfield Close

NG68GG

Sandhurst Road

NG68NS

Bacton Gardens

NG68RF

Charles Way

NG67FJ

Craster Drive

NG67FW

Wood Link

NG68AJ

Hucknall Lane

NG68BJ

Longford Crescent

NG68EJ

Filey Street

NG68HB

Hazel Street

NG68HZ

Powis Street

NG68WR

Aspect Business Park

NG69AA

Station Road

NG86BA

Phoenix Place

NG67BN

Eisele Close

NG68GW

Quarry Avenue

NG68JQ

Gaul Street

NG67AH

Collins Close

NG67FP

Hemscott Close

NG68AA

Hucknall Lane

NG68AB

Hucknall Lane

NG68BN

Marton Road

NG68HF

Commercial Road

NG68JZ

Saxelby Gardens

NG68QL

Main Street

NG68GE

Camberley Road

NG68JP

Catherine Close

NG68RH

Haswell Road

NG67DE

Whitebeam Gardens

NG68AU

Bonington Close

NG68DU

Wingbourne Walk

NG68DW

Faulconbridge Close

NG68JU

Downing Street

NG68RW

Cinderhill Walk

NG68AW

Newcastle Street

NG68AY

Hoefield Crescent

NG67AA

Hempshill Barns

NG67AT

Armstrong Road

NG67AX

Cernan Court

NG67DX

Hambling Close

NG68LJ

Hoefield Crescent

NG68LZ

Lillington Road

NG67DB

Walnut Tree Gardens

NG68FH

Northall Avenue

NG67BJ

Irwin Drive

NG67DD

Rosewood Gardens

NG67GF

South Snape Close

NG68DP

Sandhurst Road

NG68DT

Wingbourne Walk

NG68ED

Main Street

NG68GL

Squires Avenue

NG67BE

Mattingly Road

NG68GT

Merchant Street

NG68LD

Harwich Close

NG68ZP

Aldgate Close

NG67AW

Bean Close

NG67FN

Foxton Close

NG68ET

Main Street

NG68SB

Cinderhill Road

NG68QD

Main Street

NG68UQ

Aldgate Close

NG68DE

Fenton Drive

NG68DS

Riseborough Walk

NG68GN

Pottery Way

NG68LR

Dove Street

NG68PX

Tannin Crescent

NG68HY

Gaul Court

NG68NU

Coventry Road

NG68PD

Hempshill Lane

NG68ZW

Bestwood Road

NG68BL

Lawton Drive

NG68ND

Third Avenue

NG68WA

Dabell Avenue

NG68ZD

Hempshill Lane

NG67BR

Apollo Drive

NG67FL

Fenroth Close

NG67GB

Snape Nook Court

NG68AE

Hucknall Lane

NG68AF

Hucknall Lane

NG68AX

Steadfold Close

NG68BY

Caldon Green

Data Sources

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