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About

Radford ward lies directly west of Nottingham city centre, bordered by the Park Estate and Lenton. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and larger purpose-built student accommodation blocks, reflecting its proximity to the University of Nottingham's main campus. Hyson Green, with its local shops and services, forms a commercial hub within the ward's boundaries.

The area is defined by its urban density and the constant movement of its student population. Gregory Boulevard provides a major thoroughfare, running past the Green's Mill and Science Centre—a working windmill and museum. The ward includes parts of the Forest Recreation Ground, a large open space historically used for gatherings and now hosting the annual Goose Fair.

Area overview

On average Radford has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 33.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Radford is £47,180 per year. There are 2 schools in Radford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Radford is home to around 16,650 people, with a population density of about 13,676.7 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
33.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Radford Population
16,650
Population density
13,676.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.46(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.16(+31%)
Shoplifting
15.38(+77%)
Vehicle crime
13.81(+235%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.23(+51%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,796
46.83%
African
1,685
10.12%
Other White
1,236
7.42%
Indian
1,048
6.29%
Pakistani
862
5.18%
Total population: 16,649

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
8,744
57.43%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,287
21.59%
No qualifications
1,459
9.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
730
4.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
529
3.47%
Total 16+ residents: 15,225

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,373
50.97%
Social rents from council
969
20.81%
Other social rented
580
12.46%
Owns outright
299
6.42%
Owns with a mortgage
297
6.38%
Total households: 4,656

Property prices in Radford

Median price£166,000
Price per sq ft£196
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£117K – £206K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £166,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Radford area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £320,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Radford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£217,500£254
Terraced17£183,000£198
Flats14£90,000£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Radford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Radford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£89,750£94,600£77,000
2017£126,500£110,000£147,500£93,000
2018£319,998£90,500£212,495£118,000
2019£243,495£95,500£163,196£154,500
2020£237,995£142,000£163,196£142,500
2021£99,000£175,000£127,000
2022£360,000£109,950£202,500£137,500
2023£320,000£108,000£240,000£143,000
2024£340,000£136,500£256,000£173,000
2025£312,000£95,275£250,000£182,750
2026£82,500£210,000£151,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Radford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Radford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£120£148£93
2017£197£175£152£109
2018£208£168£198£149
2019£246£163£202£186
2020£248£190£217£181
2021£171£163£157
2022£294£176£205£152
2023£346£172£263£152
2024£171£220£247£204
2025£326£164£260£198
2026£174£227£153
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Radford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district.

Band A£1,837
Band B£2,143
Band C£2,449
Band D£2,755
Band E£3,368
Band F£3,980
Band G£4,592
Band H£5,511

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Radford ward.

Local councillors

Farzanna Mahmood

Radford - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Fozia Mubashar

Radford - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Radford

Is Radford safe?

Radford records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Radford?

The median sale price in Radford is £166,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Radford?

Radford has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Radford?

Radford scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Radford sits around rank 10,681 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 Radford?

The average household income in Radford is around £47,180 per year, and 33% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Radford?

Radford is represented by 2 elected councillors: Farzanna Mahmood (Labour Party) and Fozia Mubashar (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Radford

NG73BS

Radford Boulevard

NG73GJ

Greek Street

NG73AR

Wyville Close

NG73BZ

Hopedale Close

NG73GE

Ilkeston Road

NG73BW

Lismore Close

NG73DQ

Forster Street

NG73FS

Citadel Street

NG72EJ

Bedarra Grove

NG72EH

Hazelmere Grove

NG73AZ

Warner Street

NG71NJ

Ashbourne Street

NG72BW

Dunlop Avenue

NG72AD

Bright Street

NG72BU

Elmsthorpe Avenue

NG71QF

Derby Road

NG73LE

Midland Way

NG72FA

Grinsbrook

NG73FH

Midland Way

NG73BA

Beresford Street

NG73PT

Denman Street Central

NG75NT

Beckenham Road

NG71NP

Wellington Villas

NG72BE

Salisbury Street

NG73LN

Independent Street

NG73DB

Forster Street

NG72AZ

Dawes Way

NG73EF

Genesis Park

NG73QH

Highurst Street

NG72BQ

Redwood Court

NG73AG

Chettles Trade Park

NG73GH

Grafton Court

NG71QZ

Leaning Row

NG73PR

Boden Street

NG73AX

Byfield Close

NG73EA

Ilkeston Road

NG73LG

Midland Way

NG71LU

Derby Road

NG73DH

Forster Street

NG72AU

Stansfield Street

NG73EU

Midland Way

NG73AP

Garfield Road

NG73PL

Ilkeston Road

NG73HA

Ilkeston Road

NG72AJ

Miall Street

NG73EH

St Peter's Street

NG71NU

Seely Road

NG71QD

Ashburnham Avenue

NG73LA

Midland Way

NG73AD

Hartley Road

NG71NF

Derby Road

NG72FS

Wicket Grove

NG72AE

Stansfield Street

NG73FD

Bastion Street

NG72JZ

Faraday Road

NG73BL

Radford Boulevard

NG73HR

Norton Street

NG73GZ

Deakins Place

NG73EX

Bramcote Street

NG72HN

Faraday Road

NG73DL

Dulwich Road

NG72DF

Heron Drive

NG73BD

Edith Terrace

NG73EW

Rifle Street

NG71QA

Bute Avenue

NG73JU

Boden Street

NG73NY

Midland Way

NG71QR

Sandfield Road

NG71PF

Derby Grove

NG71NN

Ashbourne Street

NG73BX

Ash View

NG73LL

Midland Way

NG73FP

Denman Street

NG73PS

Denman Street

NG73FQ

Denman Street

NG73LD

Ilkeston Road

NG71NW

Douglas Road

NG71PS

Kimbolton Avenue

NG73GT

Templars Court

NG72RN

Faraday Road

NG73PB

Ilkeston Road

NG73LB

Midland Way

NG73AY

Garfield Road

NG73JN

Holden Street

NG73BH

Landseer Close

NG73EZ

Gatling Street

NG71NQ

Derby Road

NG72AQ

Miall Street

NG73PH

Denison Court

NG71PY

Teversal Avenue

NG75PQ

Norton Street

NG71NH

Wellington Terrace

NG73JL

Alfreton Road

NG73QZ

Manston Mews

NG73EY

Target Street

NG73FR

New Road

NG73BB

Hartley Road

NG73BU

Cleveland Close

NG72AB

Salisbury Square

NG71PB

Albert Grove