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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

NG60GB

The Mill Close

NG85DH

Bar Lane

NG60HN

Whitemoor Road

NG60JG

Basford Road

NG60AB

Vernon Road

NG60DP

Gabrielle Close

NG85DT

Aslockton Drive

NG60LS

Stockhill Circus

NG85EU

Bracknell Crescent

NG60DR

Lauriston Drive

NG60DQ

Oakleigh Street

NG60QJ

Violet Close

NG60HD

Bailey Street

NG85DU

Luton Close

NG60GD

Church Street

NG77JL

Berridge

NG85FH

Western Boulevard

NG85DS

Nuthall Road

NG60GL

Ladbrooke Crescent

NG60HY

Basford Road

NG60LA

Bagnall Road

NG60RE

Old Bar Close

NG60JW

Mill Street

NG85ER

Reydon Drive

NG68PY

Silver Birch Close

NG60HF

Romans Court

NG60LJ

Stockhill Lane

NG85DP

Llanberis Grove

NG85FJ

Wilkinson Street

NG60LD

Greenwich Avenue

NG60GF

Percy Street

NG60JX

Bagnall Road

NG60AU

Vernon Road

NG69DW

Highbury Road

NG60LR

Overdale Road

NG60LN

Furness Road

NG68QY

Neston Drive

NG77EB

Radford Road

NG60LX

Coniston Avenue

NG60LL

Broad Walk

NG60GP

Sedgebrook Close

NG60FU

Nottingham Road

NG60LH

Rock Court

NG60JQ

Haversham Close

NG60BP

Roderick Street

NG60JL

Basford Road

NG86AU

Nuthall Road

NG85DJ

Nuthall Road

NG60GU

Cowley Street

NG60QW

Browns Croft

NG60JP

Basford Road

NG68SJ

Bagnall Road

NG85DY

Nuthall Road

NG60FX

Lincoln Street

NG60LB

Bagnall Road

NG68SG

Christina Avenue

NG85DX

Nuthall Road

NG60DS

Susan Drive

NG60AX

Burnaby Street

NG60BE

Kingfisher Close

NG85EX

Bucklow Close

NG60NG

Corncrake Avenue

NG85DW

Nuthall Road

NG68QU

Mollington Square

NG68SE

Cinderhill Road

NG60QG

Bramble Close

NG60LT

Grange Road

NG60HL

Marlow Avenue

NG85EW

Bracknell Crescent

Data Sources

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