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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 average crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 34.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bulwell is £36,174 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 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
34.4%
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

Median price£165,000
Price per sq ft£214
Sales (last 12 months)117
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £200K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Bulwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,500 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bulwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£197,500£235
Semi-Detached56£191,750£238
Terraced50£150,000£181
Flats1£71,500£128

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bulwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bulwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157,000£71,000£103,750£85,000
2017£162,500£82,500£116,000£88,500
2018£150,000£59,000£122,750£93,000
2019£200,000£87,000£145,000£97,750
2020£197,500£86,250£144,000£105,000
2021£215,000£62,000£145,000£117,000
2022£216,000£89,000£180,000£142,000
2023£210,000£105,000£180,000£142,000
2024£238,000£75,000£185,000£138,750
2025£209,000£195,500£146,000
2026£155,000£71,500£168,750£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bulwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bulwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174£122£153£100
2017£174£145£150£108
2018£213£143£159£115
2019£221£155£191£123
2020£201£146£182£128
2021£220£166£190£138
2022£270£167£216£168
2023£212£173£232£173
2024£269£143£231£167
2025£248£240£186
2026£234£128£230£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bulwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bulwell in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district.

Band A£1,837
Band B£2,143
Band C£2,449
Band D£2,755
Band E£3,368
Band F£3,980
Band G£4,592
Band H£5,511

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bulwell ward.

Local councillors

Ethan Benjamin Radford

Bulwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Maria Joannou

Bulwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Michael David Savage

Bulwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

All postcodesin Bulwell

NG68AS

Bulwell

NG68YR

Lido Close

NG68BD

Longford Crescent

NG68NX

Kett Street

NG68BL

Lawton Drive

NG67DY

Gunn Close

NG68BA

Longford Crescent

NG67DP

Utile Gardens

NG68TZ

Rufford Walk

NG68NF

First Avenue

NG67FW

Wood Link

NG68JX

Downing Gardens

NG68LQ

Severn Street

NG68HG

Squires Avenue

NG67EA

Barn Close

NG68EG

Naomi Crescent

NG68PF

Hempshill Lane

NG68NW

Lillington Road

NG68QS

Bulwell

NG68ZY

Headstocks Close

NG67FL

Fenroth Close

NG67AT

Armstrong Road

NG68PL

Moore Street

NG86AR

Millennium Way East

NG68ZW

Bestwood Road

NG68AD

Hucknall Lane

NG67FR

Thirston Close

NG68BS

Grindon Crescent

NG68HS

Latham Street

NG67FU

Helm Close

NG67AU

Scott Close

NG68NT

Hemsby Gardens

NG67DN

Alder Gardens

NG68NL

Brook Close

NG68XF

Firth Way

NG68JZ

Saxelby Gardens

NG68EH

Main Street

NG68HJ

Lillington Road

NG68PJ

Stafford Avenue

NG68FX

Lime Street

NG68UY

Bennerley Road

NG68FE

Banks Yard

NG68ET

Main Street

NG67FP

Hemscott Close

NG68LJ

Hoefield Crescent

NG68HU

Commercial Road

NG68EQ

Jennison Street

NG67AP

Swigert Close

NG67AW

Bean Close

NG68GA

Rock Street

NG68RH

Haswell Road

NG68PR

Coventry Road

NG67FE

Corben Gardens

NG68PN

Eastwood Street

NG68RQ

Cinderhill Road

NG67DU

Downes Close

NG68YL

Bulwell

NG68JW

Welton Gardens

NG68LZ

Lillington Road

NG67GE

Salmon Close

NG68JT

Bold Close

NG68RT

Eastwood Street

NG68HL

Commercial Road

NG67GQ

Rowan Gardens

NG68RL

Cinderhill Road

NG68DA

Caldon Green

NG67BR

Apollo Drive

NG68ED

Main Street

NG68GZ

Quarry Avenue

NG68NY

Acle Gardens

NG68LD

Harwich Close

NG68GS

Minerva Street

NG68RZ

Garton Close

NG67DB

Walnut Tree Gardens

NG67AR

Haise Court

NG68AB

Hucknall Lane

NG68FY

Ravensworth Road

NG68FT

Farley Street

NG68LE

Hoewood Road

NG68AU

Bonington Close

NG68EN

Linby Street

NG67BN

Eisele Close

NG68TX

Newmarket Road

NG68RB

Paddock Close

NG68LT

Coventry Road

NG67BH

Irwin Drive

NG68BW

Grindon Crescent

NG68LB

Dunholme Close

NG68LR

Dove Street

NG68WF

Oakley Mews

NG68FZ

Murby Crescent

NG68ND

Third Avenue

NG68WN

Centurion Business Park

NG68SD

Cinderhill Road

NG68RA

Coventry Road

NG68AG

Hucknall Lane

NG68YZ

Golf Close

NG67FD

Nine Acre Gardens

NG68DU

Wingbourne Walk

NG68PD

Hempshill Lane