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About

Colwick ward is a largely residential area situated along the River Trent in the north of the borough. It includes the neighbourhoods of Colwick itself and the newer development of Netherfield, which contains many post-war and modern housing estates. The ward features significant industrial and commercial zones, particularly around the Colwick Industrial Estate and the retail parks in Netherfield, providing local employment. The landscape is characterised by flat riverside terrain and several large areas of green space.

The area is defined by its connection to water and leisure. Colwick Country Park, with its two large lakes, is a central feature used for fishing, walking, and water sports. The parkland surrounds the historic Colwick Hall, a Grade II listed mansion. The ward's eastern boundary is formed by the River Trent, with the Nottingham and Beeston Canal also running through the western side near Netherfield. Regular train services operate from Netherfield station, providing a direct link to Nottingham.

Area overview

On average Colwick has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 188 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Colwick is £42,167 per year. There are 1 schools in Colwick: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Colwick is home to around 2,778 people, with a population density of about 1,557.2 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
188
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Colwick Population
2,778
Population density
1,557.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
94.67(+989%)
Violence and sexual offences
79.19(+130%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.92(+160%)
Criminal damage and arson
27(+263%)
Other theft
17.64(+209%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,237
80.7%
Other White
141
5.09%
Indian
76
2.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
65
2.34%
Pakistani
43
1.55%
Total population: 2,772

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
742
32.59%
Level 3 (A level)
488
21.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
360
15.81%
No qualifications
319
14.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
205
9%
Total 16+ residents: 2,277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
499
40.9%
Owns outright
385
31.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
245
20.08%
Other social rented
46
3.77%
Other forms of private rent
22
1.8%
Total households: 1,220

Property prices in Colwick

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£286
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£178K – £239K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Colwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,750 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Colwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£385,000£288
Semi-Detached15£210,000£317
Terraced15£171,000£270

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Colwick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colwick.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249,500£134,950£118,000
2017£220,000£150,225£129,000
2018£292,000£149,950£134,500
2019£300,000£153,500£128,750
2020£327,500£164,300£141,500
2021£315,000£185,000£160,000
2022£321,000£196,500£151,250
2023£375,000£192,000£172,500
2024£240,000£206,025£185,000
2025£355,500£217,500£182,500
2026£385,000£212,500£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colwick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Colwick.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£207£187
2017£219£189£162
2018£229£205£179
2019£242£209£167
2020£216£237£171
2021£265£257£202
2022£309£295£220
2023£342£262£240
2024£264£319£245
2025£288£312£254
2026£288£245£252
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Colwick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Colwick in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gedling district.

Band A£1,740
Band B£2,030
Band C£2,320
Band D£2,610
Band E£3,189
Band F£3,769
Band G£4,349
Band H£5,219

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Colwick ward.

Local councillors

Russell Whiting

Colwick - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Colwick

Is Colwick safe?

Colwick records about 188 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Colwick?

The median sale price in Colwick is £210,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Colwick?

Colwick has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Colwick?

Colwick scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Colwick sits around rank 17,729 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Colwick?

The average household income in Colwick is around £42,167 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Colwick?

Colwick is represented by 1 elected councillor: Russell Whiting (Labour Party).