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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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bulwell Population

16,217

Population density

3,022 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)129

Typical range (middle 50%)£141K – £200K

Based on 129 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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	10	£197,500	£235	£109,900	£140,000	£285,000	£364,250
Semi-Detached	61	£192,000	£238	£115,000	£163,000	£215,000	£243,000
Terraced	57	£150,000	£181	£109,200	£137,000	£165,000	£209,200
Flats	1	£71,500	£128	£71,500	£71,500	£71,500	£71,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bulwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bulwell.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£147,000
2026	£155,000	£71,500	£177,500	£150,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bulwell.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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Property prices in Bulwell

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bulwell

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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