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Chilwell West

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About

Chilwell West is a residential ward situated in the northwest of the Borough of Broxtowe. It lies directly to the west of the larger Chilwell area, with the A52 forming a significant boundary. The ward is primarily composed of suburban housing estates, ranging from inter-war semis to more modern developments, alongside local shopping parades catering to daily needs. Its layout is defined by several main roads connecting it to neighbouring Beeston and Long Eaton.

The area includes the grounds of the former Chetwynd Barracks, a large site with ongoing redevelopment for housing. A notable local feature is the Hemlock Stone, a sandstone pillar standing in a small public park, which is a natural geological formation. Recreational space is provided by Bramcote Hills Park, located on the ward's southern edge, offering woodlands and playing fields. The ward functions as a commuter base, with good road links to Nottingham and Derby.

Area overview

On average Chilwell West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 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 3,130.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chilwell West Population
7,591
Population density
3,130.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.43(-11%)
Shoplifting
15.02(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.51(-24%)
Public order
5.53(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.4(-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 qualifications or above
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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Chilwell West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £540,000.

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
Detached12£349,000
Flats7£110,000
Semi-Detached40£264,500
Terraced11£200,000

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: 16/01/2026.