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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

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

NG68DW

Faulconbridge Close

NG68JR

Duchess Street

Data Sources

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