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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

NG67FH

Cheviot Drive

NG68BN

Marton Road

NG68GE

Camberley Road

NG68PP

Newmarket Road

NG68AJ

Hucknall Lane

NG68EE

Naomi Crescent

NG68ZD

Hempshill Lane

NG68GT

Merchant Street

NG68WR

Aspect Business Park

NG68BP

Grindon Crescent

NG68QR

Donbas Close

NG68JN

Milford Close

NG68UW

Martin Close

NG67AZ

Stafford Court

NG67AA

Hempshill Barns

NG67BD

Mattingly Road

NG68AQ

Hucknall Lane

NG68BE

Longford Crescent

NG68NE

Second Avenue

NG68FJ

Northall Avenue

NG68BJ

Longford Crescent

NG68DX

Springhead Court

NG67DR

Hornbeam Gardens

NG68DQ

Riseborough Walk

NG67BP

Shepard Close

NG67AF

Apollo Drive

NG68DT

Wingbourne Walk

NG68NH

Greasley Street

NG68GJ

Blenheim Cottages

NG68SP

Lathkill Close

NG67FN

Foxton Close

NG68DF

Woodley Square

NG68HA

Commercial Road

NG68ZB

Crabtree Road

NG67GD

Dyce Close

NG67BB

Irwin Drive

NG67BS

Cooper Close

Data Sources

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