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West Hucknall

About

West Hucknall is a residential area situated to the west of Hucknall town centre. The housing consists primarily of interwar and post-war semi-detached and terraced homes, with some more recent developments. Local amenities include several shops and takeaways along Watnall Road, serving the immediate community. The area is bordered by the railway line to the east.

The landscape is characterised by its proximity to open farmland to the west, providing a rural edge. A notable local feature is the former Bentinck Colliery site, whose history is integral to the area's development. Green spaces include West Park and the recreation ground off Kenbrook Road, offering sports facilities and playgrounds.

Area overview

On average West Hucknall has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Hucknall is £50,858 per year. There are 4 schools in West Hucknall: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). West Hucknall is home to around 7,633 people, with a population density of about 1,435.3 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

West Hucknall Population

7,633

Population density

1,435.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

16.77(-51%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.86(-52%)

Shoplifting

7.34(-17%)

Criminal damage and arson

2.75(-63%)

Other theft

2.62(-55%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

7,224

94.67%

Other White

1.17%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.66%

Indian

0.6%

African

0.56%

Total population: 7,631

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,441

22.73%

No qualifications

1,337

21.09%

Level 3 (A level)

1,247

19.67%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

918

14.48%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

731

11.53%

Total 16+ residents: 6,340

Housing

Owns outright

1,541

48.32%

Owns with a mortgage

1,193

37.41%

Private landlord or letting agency

278

8.72%

Social rents from council

1.91%

Other forms of private rent

1.72%

Total households: 3,189

Property prices in West Hucknall

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in West Hucknall area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £730,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 West Hucknall over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	52	£293,750	£211,850	£240,000	£375,750	£434,500
Semi-Detached	31	£200,000	£138,500	£170,000	£235,000	£290,000
Terraced	14	£159,000	£126,900	£142,000	£190,250	£260,250

10 years median price trend in West Hucknall

All postcodes in West Hucknall

NG156PS

Hillcrest Drive

NG156GP

Watnall Road

NG156NU

Totnes Close

NG156PE

Priory Road

NG156QD

Long Acre

NG156QP

Whyburn Lane

NG156UZ

Fox Meadow

NG156NZ

Drury Close

NG156PF

Beauvale Road

NG156QJ

Common Lane

NG157BZ

Spring Street

NG156QQ

Washdyke Lane

NG156GX

Bethel Gardens

NG156NY

Dawlish Close

NG156QG

Beacon Hill Drive

NG156HZ

Ascot Drive

NG156PX

Hillcrest Drive

NG157FA

Bramble Grove

NG156PQ

Beauvale Crescent

NG156TE

Keats Drive

NG156TL

Shelley Close

NG156JR

Tavistock Close

NG156PR

Springfield Road

NG156SR

Eden Close

NG156QE

Common Lane

NG156RY

Portland Gardens

NG157DA

Annesley Road

NG156RR

Cranbourne Grove

NG156UN

Meadow Croft Gardens

NG156GY

Bodmin Avenue

NG156LW

Roberts Lane

NG156RE

Maori Avenue

NG157FT

Grasmere Close

NG156NA

Addison Drive

NG156SX

Ash Close

NG156TW

Hazelwood Drive

NG157FE

North Hill Avenue

NG156TD

Castleton Close

NG156HY

Edgewood Drive

NG156QA

Rosedale Gardens

NG156QH

Rolleston Close

NG156RG

Dalebrook Crescent

NG156LN

Hawthorne Avenue

NG156PP

Private Road

NG156FB

Watnall Road

NG156LA

Garden Road

NG156QZ

Albany Close

NG158BD

Annesley Road

NG156JS

Polperro Way

NG156PJ

Abbey Close

NG156PA

Beauvale Crescent

NG156LL

Garden Road

NG156UD

Forest View Drive

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail