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NG6 8BU

Grindon Crescent

Bulwell

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Detailed insights for 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 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 nearest station is Moor Bridge Tram Stop, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
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 647 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bulwell North has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Bulwell North is £35,718 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 Moor Bridge Tram Stop located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG6 8BU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
8,576.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.16(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.36(+26%)
Public order
8.39(+21%)
Other crime
6.86(+191%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.1(-18%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
46
26.9%
Level 3 (A level)
32
18.71%
Level 4+ (Degree)
31
18.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
12.87%
Total 16+ residents: 171

Housing

Housing tenure

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

Median price£165,000
Price per sq ft£214
Sales (last 12 months)117
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £200K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Bulwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,500 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bulwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£197,500£235
Semi-Detached56£191,750£238
Terraced50£150,000£181
Flats1£71,500£128

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bulwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bulwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£195,500£146,000
2026£155,000£71,500£168,750£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bulwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bulwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£240£186
2026£234£128£230£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bulwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG6 8BU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG6 8BU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Mar 2025209, Grindon Crescent, Nottingham, NG6 8BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
19 Mar 2025195, Longford Crescent, Nottingham, NG6 8BATerracedFreehold£160,000
17 Mar 2025209, Longford Crescent, Nottingham, NG6 8BATerracedFreehold£150,000
27 Feb 202646, Fenton Drive, Nottingham, NG6 8DESemi-DetachedFreehold£162,000
28 Apr 20266, Woodley Square, Nottingham, NG6 8DFSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG6 8BU
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

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG6 8BU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG6 8BU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miGo Local227-235 Hucknall Lane, Nottingham, NG6 8AGWalking directions to Go Local

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NG6 8BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ethan Benjamin Radford

Bulwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Maria Joannou

Bulwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Michael David Savage

Bulwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Alex Norris

Nottingham North and Kimberley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNottinghamE06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyNottingham North and KimberleyE14001411
WardBulwellE05012275
ParishNottingham, unparished areaE43000016
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bulwell NorthE02002869
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Nottingham 002AE01013879
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG6 8BU

Is NG6 8BU (Bulwell North) safe?

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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NG6 8BU?

The median sale price around NG6 8BU in Bulwell North is £165,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG6 8BU?

There are 9 schools close to NG6 8BU, including Springfield Academy (Good), Stanstead Flying High Academy (Good) and The Bulwell Academy (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG6 8BU?

The closest station to NG6 8BU is Moor Bridge Tram Stop, about 269 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.

How deprived is the area around NG6 8BU?

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).

Who represents NG6 8BU (Bulwell North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).