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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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Bulwell 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached8£197,500£2,529
Flats1£71,500£1,375
Semi-Detached59£195,000£2,591
Terraced52£150,000£1,956

10 years median price trend in Bulwell

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

All postcodes in Bulwell

NG68DJ

Lodge Wood Close

NG68RF

Charles Way

NG68JA

Mersey Street

NG68FL

Robinsons Hill

NG68RW

Cinderhill Walk

NG67AE

Apollo Drive

NG68NS

Bacton Gardens

NG67DX

Hambling Close

NG68TB

Calder Walk

NG68JG

Musters Walk

NG67DE

Whitebeam Gardens

NG67DT

Sankey Drive

NG68ZJ

Bulwell

NG67DD

Rosewood Gardens

NG68RR

Leonard Street

NG68US

Bennerley Road

NG68DL

Sandhurst Road

NG68NB

John Wright Close

NG68JB

Commercial Road

NG68GD

Squires Avenue

NG67FF

Midlame Gardens

NG68GU

Merchant Street

NG68AE

Hucknall Lane

NG68GP

Ragdale Road

NG68BQ

Grindon Crescent

NG68AA

Hucknall Lane

NG68HZ

Powis Street

NG68FN

Ravensworth Road

NG68LA

Wayford Walk

NG68HF

Commercial Road

NG67GF

South Snape Close

NG68RD

Occupation Road

NG68LH

Hethersett Gardens

NG68GH

Squires Avenue

NG68PB

Potters Hollow

NG68GL

Squires Avenue

NG68GQ

Ragdale Road

NG68QL

Main Street

NG68BG

Aston Drive

NG67AH

Collins Close

NG68QF

Main Street

NG68DN

Ludford Road

NG67BQ

Irwin Drive

NG68RP

Anford Close

NG68UD

Bestwood Road

NG68UZ

Freeston Drive

NG68ZX

Country Crescent

NG68UT

Bennerley Road

NG68JY

Bardney Drive

NG67FJ

Craster Drive

NG68JE

Langdown Close

NG67AY

Borman Close

NG68JL

Keys Close

NG68JU

Downing Street

NG67GG

Broad Eadow Road

NG68DE

Fenton Drive

NG67GB

Snape Nook Court

NG68QG

Bulwell

NG67FT

Hepple Drive

NG67AQ

Lovell Close

NG68GF

Firth Way

NG68HR

Gaul Street

NG68AY

Hoefield Crescent

NG68FQ

Stockton Street

NG68HD

Commercial Road

NG68JQ

Gaul Street

NG68QT

Cinderhill Road

NG67DQ

Larch Gardens

NG68RX

Occupation Road

NG67DS

Aspen Road

NG68HN

Belgrave Road

NG68RU

Cinderhill Walk

NG68RE

Cinderhill Road

NG68RJ

Drysdale Close

NG68JF

Bethnal Walk

NG67AD

Apollo Drive

NG67FB

Stoney Houghton Gardens

NG68UQ

Aldgate Close

NG67AS

Armstrong Road

NG68AR

Hucknall Lane

NG68NA

Gilead Street

NG67AG

Apollo Drive

NG68HP

Barry Street

NG68GY

Crabtree Road

NG68PA

Ragdale Road

NG68HT

Commercial Road

NG68SQ

Lathkill Close

NG68YS

Muriel Gardens

NG68JH

Mulberry Gardens

NG68DD

Totley Close

NG68BB

Longford Crescent

NG67DJ

Spruce Gardens

NG68NJ

Ventura Drive

NG68JD

Abercarn Close

NG68BZ

Fenton Drive

NG68LF

Norwich Gardens

NG68SB

Cinderhill Road

NG68EZ

Main Street

NG67DH

Spruce Gardens

NG68YR

Lido Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.