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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

NG68JX

Downing Gardens

NG68QR

Donbas Close

NG68SA

The Cliff

NG68UY

Bennerley Road

NG68YR

Lido Close

NG68HD

Commercial Road

NG68NT

Hemsby Gardens

NG67DF

Deal Gardens

NG67FG

Belford Close

NG67FY

Tealby Close

NG68BU

Grindon Crescent

NG68JJ

Mulberry Gardens

NG68JT

Bold Close

NG68QH

Main Street

NG68RP

Anford Close

NG68HA

Commercial Road

NG68BQ

Grindon Crescent

NG68EG

Naomi Crescent

NG68HN

Belgrave Road

NG68PJ

Stafford Avenue

NG68WN

Centurion Business Park

NG68ZJ

Bulwell

NG67DR

Hornbeam Gardens

NG67AN

Anders Drive

NG67BQ

Irwin Drive

NG67FQ

Howick Drive

NG68GY

Crabtree Road

NG68NH

Greasley Street

NG68RR

Leonard Street

NG67BL

Roosa Close

NG68BA

Longford Crescent

NG68JE

Langdown Close

NG68JS

Downing Street

NG68PB

Potters Hollow

NG68RB

Paddock Close

NG68RZ

Garton Close

NG67FH

Cheviot Drive

NG68QG

Bulwell

NG68UD

Bestwood Road

NG68FT

Farley Street

NG68BW

Grindon Crescent

NG68FL

Robinsons Hill

NG68JD

Abercarn Close

NG68RQ

Cinderhill Road

NG68YZ

Golf Close

NG67BT

Mitchell Close

NG68GJ

Blenheim Cottages

NG68JR

Duchess Street

NG68NF

First Avenue

NG68RU

Cinderhill Walk

NG86AR

Millennium Way East

NG67FR

Thirston Close

NG68HP

Barry Street

NG68QA

Bulwell

NG68UP

Lillington Road

NG68WE

Ashbourne Court

NG67FB

Stoney Houghton Gardens

NG68EQ

Jennison Street

NG68GD

Squires Avenue

NG68JG

Musters Walk

NG68LH

Hethersett Gardens

NG68NN

Camberley Road

NG67AG

Apollo Drive

NG67FF

Midlame Gardens

NG68LF

Norwich Gardens

NG68PN

Eastwood Street

NG68UT

Bennerley Road

NG68SD

Cinderhill Road

NG68UW

Martin Close

NG67DA

Hemlock Gardens

NG68FF

Courtleet Way

NG68HX

Bulwell High Road

NG68JY

Bardney Drive

NG68QS

Bulwell

NG67FD

Nine Acre Gardens

NG68BE

Longford Crescent

NG68GP

Ragdale Road

NG68NG

Greasley Street

NG68NY

Acle Gardens

NG67BB

Irwin Drive

NG67DP

Utile Gardens

NG67EA

Barn Close

NG68HG

Squires Avenue

NG68PA

Ragdale Road

NG67DL

Bulwell

NG68EU

Montague Street

NG68EZ

Main Street

NG68JW

Welton Gardens

NG68PP

Newmarket Road

NG68RA

Coventry Road

NG68RL

Cinderhill Road

NG68SR

Moorbridge Cottages

NG68WF

Oakley Mews

NG68XF

Firth Way

NG67GD

Dyce Close

NG67GG

Broad Eadow Road

NG68HR

Gaul Street

NG68BG

Aston Drive

NG68EB

Springhill Close

NG68EN

Linby Street

Data Sources

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