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About

Old Basford is situated to the north of Nottingham city centre, primarily bordered by the River Leen. The area is characterised by its mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern infill developments. Local commerce is focused along main routes like Valley Road, providing everyday amenities and independent shops for residents.

The area includes several green spaces, including the grounds of the former Basford Hall. A notable local landmark is the historic Basford Mill, a former lace factory on the river which has been converted into residential apartments, reflecting the area's industrial past.

Area overview

On average Old Basford has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Old Basford is £42,002 per year. There are 3 schools in Old Basford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Old Basford is home to around 7,932 people, with a population density of about 3,502.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Old Basford Population
7,932
Population density
3,502 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.08(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.19(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.22(+51%)
Public order
8.07(+17%)
Other theft
6.68(+17%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,877
61.49%
Pakistani
474
5.98%
Other White
428
5.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
358
4.51%
Indian
346
4.36%
Total population: 7,932

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,584
24.49%
No qualifications
1,516
23.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,217
18.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
925
14.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
667
10.31%
Total 16+ residents: 6,467

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,007
29.48%
Owns outright
908
26.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
634
18.56%
Social rents from council
490
14.34%
Other social rented
247
7.23%
Total households: 3,416

Property prices in Old Basford

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Old Basford area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £405,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Old Basford 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 Old Basford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached22£286,500£2,652
Flats4£82,725£2,322
Semi-Detached34£208,500£2,752
Terraced21£185,000£2,500

10 years median price trend in Old Basford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Basford.

All postcodes in Old Basford

NG77NQ

Radford Road

NG60QR

Lindum Road

NG60GN

Sandyford Close

NG85DQ

Nuthall Road

NG85FF

Bracknell Crescent

NG60FZ

Lincoln Street

NG60LF

Bagnall Road

NG60HJ

Whitemoor Road

NG68QX

Hollydene Crescent

NG60JU

David Lane

NG77DE

Berridge

NG60BH

Mandalay Street

NG85EQ

Didcot Drive

NG60NH

Songthrush Avenue

NG68PW

Honeysuckle Grove

NG60LU

Bowness Avenue

NG60FJ

Gabrielle Close

NG68ST

Sycamore Rise

NG85FG

Western Boulevard

NG60LE

Greenwich Avenue

NG60AA

Vernon Road

NG85ES

Western Boulevard

NG77DH

Egypt Road

NG60QU

Coriander Drive

NG60QL

Academy Close

NG60NN

Overdale Road

NG85EZ

Bracknell Crescent

NG85DN

Nuthall Road

NG60GQ

Ladbrooke Crescent

NG60LG

Stockhill Lane

NG86AQ

Nuthall Road

NG77NR

Charlesworth Avenue

NG60JB

Pennant Road

NG60GS

Winrow Gardens

NG60AY

Acton Avenue

NG60HS

Alpine Street

NG60GE

Percy Street

NG60BQ

Cinderhill Footway

NG60JH

Fearnleigh Drive

NG60QP

Evans Road

NG60QS

Towlsons Croft

NG85FE

Bracknell Crescent

NG60JZ

Shirebrooke Close

NG60HX

Broadhurst Avenue

NG60NJ

Bullfinch Road

NG68SY

Beech Close

NG68PT

Goldcrest Road

NG60HT

Bar Lane

NG68PU

Japonica Drive

NG60ND

Tricornia Drive

NG60JF

Basford Road

NG68YG

Babbington Drive

NG77NG

Dowson Close

NG60GA

Church Street

NG60GZ

Churchfield Terrace

NG68QZ

Neston Drive

NG60JY

Bagnall Road

NG60HU

Bar Lane

NG60HA

Bailey Street

NG60AW

Vernon Road

NG60GR

Ladbrooke Crescent

NG68SF

Bagnall Road

NG60NF

Swallow Close

NG60LQ

Overdale Road

NG68SH

Christina Crescent

NG60HG

Whitechapel Street

NG77NW

Bleachers Yard

NG60LW

Thorndale Road

NG60RH

Stockhill Lane

NG68YH

Rowans Crescent

NG60BU

Nottingham Road

NG77AB

North Gate

NG60GX

Cowley Street

NG60GJ

Farwells Close

NG85ET

Newport Drive

NG60HH

Mount Pleasant

NG85EP

Reydon Drive

NG85FD

Tintern Drive

NG77DF

Berridge

NG85FB

Totland Drive

NG60QN

Arkers Close

NG60HQ

Alpine Street

NG60JN

Basford Road

NG60GH

Ladbrooke Crescent

NG60NL

Skylark Drive

NG60JA

Bar Lane

NG86AZ

Basford

NG60QT

Clover Green

NG60JJ

Pembridge Close

NG60JE

Hensons Row

NG60NE

Firecrest Way

NG68SL

Brancaster Close

NG85EY

Hayling Drive

NG77EF

Radford Road

NG68QW

Willaston Close

NG60BL

Ryder Street

NG68PZ

Blackthorn Drive

NG85EN

Western Boulevard

NG85DL

Grassmere Avenue

NG60LP

Stockhill Lane

Data Sources

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