Bulwell North
Nottingham 002 · 5 sub-areas · 7,758 residents
Nottingham 002 is a densely populated inner area of Nottingham, home to around 7,758 people and carrying one of the city's most significant affordability challenges. A typical two-bedroom rent runs about £910 a month — below the UK national median for a 2-bed — but with rent consuming nearly 59% of the average take-home pay, the pressure is real. Social housing is a defining feature here, at nearly twice the city norm.
Bulwell North is a green, lower-density part of Nottingham — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bulwell North?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,008 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Bulwell North in Nottingham
Living in Bulwell North
This part of Nottingham sits at the sharper end of urban deprivation nationally — it ranks in the bottom tenth of all neighbourhoods in England on the Index of Multiple Deprivation. That doesn't mean it's without merit for renters on a tight budget, but it does set the context. The streets here tend to be denser, the housing mix older, and the surrounding amenities more functional than fashionable.
On rent, Nottingham 002 is genuinely cheap by national standards. A two-bedroom flat at around £910 a month is well below the UK median of roughly £1,200 for a comparable home, and even a three-bedroom comes in just over £1,000. The problem isn't the headline rent — it's the wage base underneath it. With a median resident salary of around £26,500 a year, nearly 59% of take-home pay goes on rent for a typical household. That ratio is stretched, not comfortable.
The population skews younger than the Nottingham average. Around one in four residents is under 18, and almost a quarter are aged 18 to 34 — this is a family and young-adult area. Single-person households make up just over a third of all homes. Tenure is a standout feature: nearly 37% of homes are social rented, which is unusually high and shapes the character of the area significantly. Private renters account for about 23%, and owner-occupiers for just under 40%.
For practical day-to-day life, the nearest tram stop is roughly 560 metres away — around a seven-minute walk — and the nearest mainline rail station is about 1,166 metres, or a 14-minute walk. Greenspace is closer than you might expect for an inner urban area, with the nearest park or green area under 300 metres for most residents. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Nottingham 002 a nice place to live?
- It's affordable but comes with real trade-offs. Rents are well below the UK median, greenspace is close, and the tram network is walkable. But the area ranks in the bottom 10% nationally for deprivation, crime rates are significantly above average, and school quality within catchment distance is limited. It suits renters who prioritise cost above everything else.
- What is the rent in Nottingham 002?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £732 a month, a two-bedroom about £910, and a three-bedroom just over £1,000. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 4.8% over the past year.
- Is Nottingham 002 safe?
- Crime here is notably high — around 237 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is roughly three times the UK national average. It's one of the higher-crime areas within Nottingham. This is the single biggest drawback for renters weighing up the area.
- What's the commute from Nottingham 002 to Nottingham city centre?
- The nearest tram stop is about 560 metres away — a seven-minute walk — with direct services into the city centre. The nearest mainline rail station is around 1,166 metres, a 14-minute walk. Just over half of residents commute by car.
- Who lives in Nottingham 002?
- A mix of families, young adults, and social housing tenants. Nearly 37% of homes are socially rented — roughly twice the typical city share. One in four residents is under 18, and almost a quarter are aged 18 to 34. Around a third of households are single-person.
- What schools are near Nottingham 002?
- There are 69 schools within typical catchment distance — a large number — but only around 23% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just over 2km away. Research individual schools carefully before committing.
- How does Nottingham 002 compare to other parts of Nottingham for affordability?
- Rents here are among the lower end for Nottingham, with a two-bedroom at around £910 a month. The median house price is around £152,000, and it takes about 2.9 years to save a deposit. The challenge is that local wages are relatively low, pushing rent-to-income ratios close to 59%.