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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 127 recent sales, the median property price is £169,000 in Bulwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bulwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced56£147,250
Detached10£209,000
Semi-Detached61£195,000

10 years median price trend in Bulwell

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

All postcodes in Bulwell

NG68YL

Bulwell

NG67DQ

Larch Gardens

NG68FB

Holborn Place

NG68LQ

Severn Street

NG68LW

Cawston Gardens

NG68NA

Gilead Street

NG68RJ

Drysdale Close

NG68SS

Bestwood Road

NG68QN

Coventry Road

NG68NB

John Wright Close

NG67AP

Swigert Close

NG67DT

Sankey Drive

NG67FT

Hepple Drive

NG68AT

Carey Road

NG68PL

Moore Street

NG68SU

Stock Well

NG67AJ

Aldrin Close

NG67DG

Spindle Gardens

NG67GE

Salmon Close

NG68AQ

Hucknall Lane

NG68FE

Banks Yard

NG68QT

Cinderhill Road

NG68EA

Hazel Street

NG68EW

Main Street

NG68GQ

Ragdale Road

NG68JF

Bethnal Walk

NG68JL

Keys Close

NG68LB

Dunholme Close

NG68RT

Eastwood Street

NG68TZ

Rufford Walk

NG68LE

Hoewood Road

NG68US

Bennerley Road

NG67FX

Cheviot Drive

NG68GH

Squires Avenue

NG67AY

Borman Close

NG67BH

Irwin Drive

NG67FS

Birling Close

NG68DF

Woodley Square

NG68FY

Ravensworth Road

NG68NL

Brook Close

NG68RN

Dursley Close

NG68SP

Lathkill Close

NG68TY

Newmarket Road

NG68UZ

Freeston Drive

NG68RX

Occupation Road

NG68YN

Gunn Close

NG67DY

Gunn Close

NG68BD

Longford Crescent

NG68FR

Strelley Street

NG68TX

Newmarket Road

NG67GQ

Rowan Gardens

NG67BW

Apollo Drive

NG68NX

Kett Street

NG67AQ

Lovell Close

NG67BS

Cooper Close

NG67DH

Spruce Gardens

NG68AH

Hucknall Lane

NG68BP

Grindon Crescent

NG68BS

Grindon Crescent

NG68DB

Fradley Close

NG68DH

Willow Hill Close

NG68LU

Coventry Road

NG68NJ

Ventura Drive

NG68YJ

Abercarn Close

NG68LY

Belgrave Road

NG67AD

Apollo Drive

NG67AE

Apollo Drive

NG67AF

Apollo Drive

NG67AL

Young Close

NG67AU

Scott Close

NG68AG

Hucknall Lane

NG68BB

Longford Crescent

NG68BH

Longford Crescent

NG68FJ

Northall Avenue

NG68GZ

Quarry Avenue

NG68ZB

Crabtree Road

NG67AZ

Stafford Court

NG67BD

Mattingly Road

NG67DJ

Spruce Gardens

NG68AP

Lido Close

NG68BT

Grindon Crescent

NG68FX

Lime Street

NG68HJ

Lillington Road

NG68PR

Coventry Road

NG68TB

Calder Walk

NG68ZX

Country Crescent

NG68FT

Farley Street

NG68ZE

Hempshill Lane

NG67AS

Armstrong Road

NG67GH

Snape Wood Road

NG68AZ

Hoefield Crescent

NG68DA

Caldon Green

NG68EP

Leen Drive

NG68GR

Minerva Street

NG68GX

Quarry Avenue

NG68JH

Mulberry Gardens

NG68LA

Wayford Walk

NG68LS

Carlin Street

NG68LT

Coventry Road

NG68NE

Second Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.