NG6 8ZW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bestwood Road, 0.9km from Bestwood Colliery in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Bulwell ward and the Nottingham North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG6 8ZW is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, down 18.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NG6 8ZW are sourced from Output Area E00070052 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BESTWOOD ROAD, NG6 8ZW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BESTWOOD ROAD, NG6 8ZW.
355
34
£ 29,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG6 8ZW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NG6 8ZW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 61% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 18.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG6 8ZW. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
42 sales · Mean £ 197,416
Detached
£ 255,000
2 sales · Mean £ 255,000
Flat
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG6 8ZW has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Springfield Academy
Stanstead Nursery and Primary School
Park Vale Academy
Rise Park Primary and Nursery School
The Bulwell Academy
Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School
Westglade Primary School
Warren Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Local 4U0.6 km
- Bulwell News & General Store0.8 km
- Knights Pharmacy0.9 km
- Nisa Store0.9 km
- Bestwood Post Office0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Maggie's Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- Phil's Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Rise Park Cafe0.9 km
- Domino's Pizzas0.8 km
- Sea King Fish Bar0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Sandwich Bar0.3 km
- The Old Forge Mill0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bulwell2.0 km
- Hucknall2.6 km
- Newstead6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Moorbridge Works0.2 km
- Grindon Crescent0.2 km
- Grindon Crescent HR0.3 km
- Moorbridge Cottage0.3 km
- Grindon Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NG68ZW · Data under Open Government Licence