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NG6 8GB

Ravensworth Road

Bulwell

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Overview

Postcode NG6 8GB 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 very high crime levels, with around 121.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 Bulwell Forest Tram Stop, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.3%
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 3,122 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bulwell North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.3%

Approximately 32.3% 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 88 ft away from NG6 8GB.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Bulwell Forest Tram Stop located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG6 8GB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Bulwell Forest Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Bulwell Forest Tram Stop
0.5 mi

Bulwell

N/A

Walking directions to Bulwell
0.5 mi

Bulwell Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Bulwell Tram Stop

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
6,532.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
58.5(+573%)
Violence and sexual offences
51.02(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.93(+77%)
Other theft
14.29(+151%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.61(+83%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
81.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
5.15%
Other White
11
3.78%
African
8
2.75%
Caribbean
7
2.41%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
93
39.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
15.45%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
15.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.45%
Level 3 (A level)
25
10.73%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
39
30.71%
Owns outright
35
27.56%
Owns with a mortgage
24
18.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
17.32%
Shared ownership
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG6 8GB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG6 8GB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 2025197, Ravensworth Road, Nottingham, NG6 8GBTerracedFreehold£165,000
01 May 20257, Dunholme Close, Nottingham, NG6 8LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,100
17 Apr 20266, Hethersett Gardens, Nottingham, NG6 8LHTerracedFreehold£135,000
16 Mar 202618, Hethersett Gardens, Nottingham, NG6 8LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
03 Dec 20252, Hethersett Gardens, Nottingham, NG6 8LHTerracedFreehold£127,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG6 8GB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Bulwell AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Special Measures

0.4 miPrimaryRufford Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG6 8GB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG6 8GB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSave More Mini Market3-4 Cawston Gardens, Nottingham, NG6 8LWWalking directions to Save More Mini Market
0.3 miRufford Local Convenience Store12-14 Rufford Walk, Nottingham, NG6 8TZWalking directions to Rufford Local Convenience Store
0.3 miNews & Booze6-8 Carey Road, Nottingham, NG6 8ATWalking directions to News & Booze
0.3 miLidlJennison Street, Nottingham, NG6 8EQWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miCommercial Store48 Commercial Road, Nottingham, NG6 8HEWalking directions to Commercial Store

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 8GB, 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 002DE01013882
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG6 8GB

Is NG6 8GB (Bulwell North) safe?

The area around NG6 8GB records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8GB?

The median sale price around NG6 8GB 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 8GB?

There are 10 schools close to NG6 8GB, including Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School (Good), The Bulwell Academy (Special Measures) and Rufford Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG6 8GB?

The closest station to NG6 8GB is Bulwell Forest Tram Stop, about 598 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.

How deprived is the area around NG6 8GB?

NG6 8GB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,122 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Nottingham North and Kimberley covering NG6 8GB 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).

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