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Old Basford

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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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 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
88
Deprivation level
9/10
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
39.84(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.45(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.71(+30%)
Public order
7.44(+7%)
Vehicle crime
6.81(+63%)
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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £203,500 in Old Basford area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £375,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Basford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£292,000
Flats2£87,500
Semi-Detached52£195,000
Terraced20£180,000

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

NG60GA

Church Street

NG60LH

Rock Court

NG60NH

Songthrush Avenue

NG60JB

Pennant Road

NG86AU

Nuthall Road

NG85DY

Nuthall Road

NG60HJ

Whitemoor Road

NG68PU

Japonica Drive

NG68SY

Beech Close

NG85DW

Nuthall Road

NG60AY

Acton Avenue

NG60HG

Whitechapel Street

NG60LR

Overdale Road

NG68SF

Bagnall Road

NG85DX

Nuthall Road

NG60GJ

Farwells Close

NG60JE

Hensons Row

NG60QG

Bramble Close

NG77DE

Berridge

NG85DN

Nuthall Road

NG85EW

Bracknell Crescent

NG60JN

Basford Road

NG68SJ

Bagnall Road

NG60LQ

Overdale Road

NG60QR

Lindum Road

NG60BE

Kingfisher Close

NG60HL

Marlow Avenue

NG60LU

Bowness Avenue

NG60ND

Tricornia Drive

NG85FB

Totland Drive

NG60JA

Bar Lane

NG60LF

Bagnall Road

NG85DT

Aslockton Drive

NG85FF

Bracknell Crescent

NG60LS

Stockhill Circus

NG85DP

Llanberis Grove

NG60HU

Bar Lane

NG85EP

Reydon Drive

NG60JQ

Haversham Close

NG60LB

Bagnall Road

NG60NN

Overdale Road

NG60GD

Church Street

NG60NG

Corncrake Avenue

NG60AW

Vernon Road

NG60DQ

Oakleigh Street

NG60LE

Greenwich Avenue

NG60NJ

Bullfinch Road

NG68SG

Christina Avenue

NG60BP

Roderick Street

NG68PY

Silver Birch Close

NG60QS

Towlsons Croft

NG60NF

Swallow Close

NG60QJ

Violet Close

NG85EN

Western Boulevard

NG86AQ

Nuthall Road

NG60GL

Ladbrooke Crescent

NG60JX

Bagnall Road

NG68SH

Christina Crescent

NG68ST

Sycamore Rise

NG85FH

Western Boulevard

NG85DH

Bar Lane

NG85DL

Grassmere Avenue

NG60GF

Percy Street

NG60JJ

Pembridge Close

NG85DJ

Nuthall Road

NG85ET

Newport Drive

NG60HA

Bailey Street

NG85ES

Western Boulevard

NG77JL

Berridge

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.