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Chilwell West

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About

Chilwell West is a residential area in the Borough of Broxtowe, situated to the southwest of Nottingham. The neighbourhood is characterised by a mix of housing types, including inter-war semi-detached homes and more modern developments. It is primarily a residential district with local shops and services concentrated along main routes like High Road and Attenborough Lane, catering to daily needs.

The area is bordered by the railway line to the north and open fields to the south, providing a clear edge to the built environment. A notable local feature is the presence of the former Chetwynd Barracks, a significant site with a long military history that influences the area's character. Chilwell West offers straightforward access to broader transport links and the nearby green spaces of Attenborough Nature Reserve.

Area overview

On average Chilwell West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chilwell West is £49,146 per year. There are 4 schools in Chilwell West: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Chilwell West is home to around 7,591 people, with a population density of about 3,130.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chilwell West Population
7,591
Population density
3,130.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.09(-10%)
Shoplifting
20.29(+133%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.25(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.19(-17%)
Public order
5.01(-28%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,341
83.54%
Other White
346
4.56%
Chinese
129
1.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
125
1.65%
Other Asian
123
1.62%
Total population: 7,590

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,028
32.9%
No qualifications
1,143
18.54%
Level 3 (A level)
987
16.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
821
13.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
649
10.53%
Total 16+ residents: 6,165

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,268
37.77%
Owns with a mortgage
942
28.06%
Social rents from council
624
18.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
303
9.03%
Other forms of private rent
167
4.97%
Total households: 3,357

Property prices in Chilwell West

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Chilwell West area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chilwell West 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 Chilwell West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats9£115,000
Detached15£362,500
Terraced12£216,250
Semi-Detached41£261,000

10 years median price trend in Chilwell West

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

Data Sources

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