Postcode NG6 8BU is located in a minor urban area, within the Bulwell area 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 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bulwell North is £35,718 per year. The median sale price in Bulwell is £165,000 (around £207 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £143,000 and £200,000. The nearest station is Moor Bridge Tram Stop, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Bulwell North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 647 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Bulwell North has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Bulwell North is £35,718 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from NG6 8BU.
Bulwell North near NG6 8BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moor Bridge Tram Stop located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Moor Bridge Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Moor Bridge Tram Stop |
| 0.7 mi | Bulwell Forest Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Bulwell Forest Tram Stop |
| 0.9 mi | Butler's Hill Tram Stop | Nottingham Express Transit | Walking directions to Butler's Hill Tram Stop |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £207 per square foot) in Bulwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £380,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £200,000 | £236 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £190,000 | £243 |
| Terraced | 59 | £150,000 | £180 |
| Flats | 2 | £85,750 | £159 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £157,000 | £71,000 | £103,750 | £85,000 |
| 2017 | £162,500 | £82,500 | £116,000 | £88,500 |
| 2018 | £150,000 | £59,000 | £122,750 | £93,000 |
| 2019 | £200,000 | £87,000 | £145,000 | £97,750 |
| 2020 | £197,500 | £86,250 | £144,000 | £105,000 |
| 2021 | £215,000 | £62,000 | £145,000 | £117,000 |
| 2022 | £216,000 | £89,000 | £180,000 | £142,000 |
| 2023 | £210,000 | £105,000 | £180,000 | £142,000 |
| 2024 | £238,000 | £75,000 | £185,000 | £138,750 |
| 2025 | £209,000 | £100,000 | £195,500 | £147,000 |
| 2026 | £148,500 | £71,500 | £180,000 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £174 | £122 | £153 | £100 |
| 2017 | £174 | £145 | £150 | £108 |
| 2018 | £213 | £143 | £159 | £115 |
| 2019 | £221 | £155 | £191 | £123 |
| 2020 | £201 | £146 | £182 | £128 |
| 2021 | £220 | £166 | £190 | £138 |
| 2022 | £270 | £167 | £216 | £168 |
| 2023 | £212 | £173 | £232 | £173 |
| 2024 | £269 | £143 | £231 | £167 |
| 2025 | £248 | £190 | £240 | £186 |
| 2026 | £207 | £128 | £246 | £178 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG6 8BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2026 | 215, Grindon Crescent, Nottingham, NG6 8BU | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 146, Longford Crescent, Nottingham, NG6 8BB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 46, Fenton Drive, Nottingham, NG6 8DE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £162,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 6, Woodley Square, Nottingham, NG6 8DF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 139, Grindon Crescent, Nottingham, NG6 8BT | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 |
In the NG6 8BU postcode area, located within Bulwell North, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Springfield Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. | |
Springfield Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 14 Apr 2026
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Stanstead Flying High Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2013. | |
Stanstead Flying High Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Mar 2013
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| 0.6 mi | Secondary | The Bulwell Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
The Bulwell Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 12 May 2026
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NG6 8BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 227-235 Hucknall Lane, Nottingham, NG6 8AG | Walking directions to Go Local |
Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NG6 8BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ethan Benjamin Radford
Bulwell - Elected 4 May 2023
Maria Joannou
Bulwell - Elected 4 May 2023
Michael David Savage
Bulwell - Elected 4 May 2023
Alex Norris
Nottingham North and Kimberley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NG6 8BU records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around NG6 8BU in Bulwell is £165,000 (about £207 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NG6 8BU, including Springfield Academy (Good), Stanstead Flying High Academy (Good) and The Bulwell Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NG6 8BU is Moor Bridge Tram Stop, about 269 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.
NG6 8BU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 647 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Nottingham North and Kimberley covering NG6 8BU is Alex Norris (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ethan Benjamin Radford (Labour Party), Maria Joannou (Labour Party) and Michael David Savage (Labour Party).