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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 moderate crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Radford is £47,093 per year. There are 3 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
33.1%
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

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Radford area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £312,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Radford 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 Radford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£312,000
Terraced24£181,250
Semi-Detached7£250,000
Flats12£95,275

10 years median price trend in Radford

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

All postcodes in Radford

NG71NW

Douglas Road

NG72AQ

Miall Street

NG72DE

Heron Drive

NG72DF

Heron Drive

NG72DU

Faraday Road

NG72HN

Faraday Road

NG75NZ

Crewe Close

NG72JZ

Faraday Road

NG72BA

Derwent Way

NG73LD

Ilkeston Road

NG75PN

Dorking Road

NG71NZ

Balfour Road

NG71PT

Kimbolton Avenue

NG73BR

Norwood Road

NG73DQ

Forster Street

NG73GH

Grafton Court

NG73JR

Alfreton Road

NG75PD

Wimbourne Road

NG73GU

Alfreton Road

NG71NN

Ashbourne Street

NG71PY

Teversal Avenue

NG72BY

Lenton Boulevard

NG73EX

Bramcote Street

NG73JG

Ilkeston Road

NG73PP

Ilkeston Road

NG71LR

Derby Road

NG73BG

Mozart Close

NG73BL

Radford Boulevard

NG73FD

Bastion Street

NG73GX

Denman Street East

NG73FH

Midland Way

NG75BA

Radford

NG72AT

Cobden Street

NG72DG

Heron Drive

NG73EE

Ilkeston Road

NG73EF

Genesis Park

NG73FX

Ilkeston Road

NG73NJ

St Peters Street

NG73GN

Althorpe Street

NG73HU

Bloomsgrove Street

NG72RN

Faraday Road

NG73GY

Grant Street

NG73JN

Holden Street

NG73LP

Midland Way

NG72BG

Radford

NG73FT

Deakins Place

NG71PB

Albert Grove

NG73AD

Hartley Road

NG73EW

Rifle Street

NG73FF

St Peters Street

NG73HE

Ilkeston Road

NG73FY

Ilkeston Road

NG71PZ

Derby Road

NG71QR

Sandfield Road

NG72DY

Peregrine Close

NG73FE

Clapham Street

NG73QE

Willow View

NG73QH

Highurst Street

NG71NU

Seely Road

NG71PX

Teversal Avenue

NG72BE

Salisbury Street

NG72EH

Hazelmere Grove

NG72FN

Braddock Close

NG73AJ

Hartley Road

NG73JX

Argyle Street

NG75PS

Hartley Road

NG73FZ

Ilkeston Road

NG73EH

St Peter's Street

NG73QF

Alfreton Road

NG73QA

Althorpe Street

NG73QB

Norton Street

NG71QU

Henton Row

NG73AY

Garfield Road

NG73BU

Cleveland Close

NG73FJ

Norwood Road

NG73GL

Holden Court

NG73HD

Garden Street

NG73QG

Highurst Street

NG73ET

New Road

NG71PA

Albert Grove

NG71PR

Derby Road

NG73DH

Forster Street

NG72AW

Dawes Way

NG72FL

Shelby Close

NG73BB

Hartley Road

NG73LW

Argyle Court

NG72AY

Faraday Road

NG73GJ

Greek Street

NG72FS

Wicket Grove

NG73HL

Bulwer Road

NG73JY

Boden Street

NG71LP

Hermon Street

NG72AP

Cobden Street

NG71NX

Derby Road

NG71QD

Ashburnham Avenue

NG73FW

Ilkeston Road

NG75LT

Alfreton Road

NG73PG

Bovill Street

NG71NF

Derby Road

NG71QT

Blackburn Row

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.