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NG6 8BU

Bulwell

Nottingham

England / East Midlands / Nottingham / Bulwell North / Bulwell / NG6 8BU

Overview

Postcode NG6 8BU is located in a minor urban area, within the Bulwell ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region , and forms part of the Bulwell North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bulwell North is £29,500 per year. The nearest station is Bulwell located about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
35.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Bulwell North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 813 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bulwell North has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

35.1%

Approximately 35.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income of residents in Bulwell North is £29,500 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from NG6 8BU.

Flood risk

No risk

Bulwell North near NG6 8BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bulwell located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
8,576.3 per km²

Demographics

British
164
64.82%
Other White
14
5.53%
African
12
4.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
4.35%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
3.16%
Total population: 253

Housing

Social rents from council
29
30.85%
Owns with a mortgage
28
29.79%
Owns outright
16
17.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
13.83%
Other social rented
4
4.26%
Total households: 94

Property prices in Bulwell

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £168,500 in Bulwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 up to £275,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£212,000
Flats1£95,000
Semi-Detached55£187,500
Terraced44£142,500

10 years price trend in Bulwell

Schools

In the NG6 8BU postcode area, located within Bulwell North, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySpringfield AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimaryStanstead Flying High AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miSecondaryThe Bulwell AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Special Measures

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miLocal 4U227-235 Hucknall Lane, Nottingham, NG6 8AG

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.