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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 106 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
Detached9£212,000
Semi-Detached55£190,000
Terraced42£145,000

10 years median price trend in Bulwell

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

Data Sources

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