Bulwell
Ward in Nottingham, England
| Coordinates: | 53.003, -1.202 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 53 45 |
| Dialling code: | 0115 (Nottingham) |
Bulwell is a residential and commercial ward in the north of Nottingham, centred on the historic town of Bulwell. It sits along the valley of the River Leen and includes green spaces such as Bulwell Forest, with a mix of older terraces and post‑war housing; the traditional Bulwell Market still gives the High Street a bustling, local feel and there are good tram and rail links into the city centre.
Historically linked to framework knitting and coal mining, the ward retains a strong local identity and active community groups, alongside regeneration projects aimed at improving housing and town‑centre facilities. While parts of the area face socio‑economic challenges, its market, nature reserves and community events contribute to a lively, community‑focused character.
Postcode districts covering Bulwell
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Derby 13 miles21 km
- Mansfield 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Burton upon Trent 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Chesterfield 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Loughborough 16.4 miles26.3 km
- West Bridgford 6.2 miles10 km
- Long Eaton 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Grantham 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Newark-on-Trent 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Worksop 21.7 miles34.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Bulwell Forest Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Nuthall Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Nuthall and Watnall Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Basford Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Hucknall South Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Aspley Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Bestwood Village Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Bestwood Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Nuthall East & Strelley Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Watnall & Nuthall West Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- St. Albans Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Hucknall Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
Example postcodes in Bulwell
NG6 7DJ, NG6 8DE, NG6 7BH, NG6 8QL, NG6 8UZ, NG6 8RH, NG6 8BA, NG6 8NY, NG6 8RL … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 13 miles20.9 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 34.1 miles54.8 km
- Bulwell Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Hucknall 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Nottingham Bus Station 4.5 miles7.3 km
Hotels near Bulwell
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Nottingham - Gateway 4 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Hogs Head Hotel 3.1 miles5 km
- The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant 4 4.9 miles7.8 km
- The Bowman by Greene King Inns 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Holiday Inn Nottingham 4 4.3 miles7 km
- The Jubilee Hotel & Conferences 3 3.7 miles6 km
- Heritage Mews 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Park Plaza Nottingham 4 4 miles6.5 km
- Leonardo Hotel Nottingham 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Best Western Plus Nottingham City Centre 4 3.8 miles6.2 km
- The Bentinck Hotel 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Crowne Plaza Nottingham 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
Schools in Bulwell
- Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School Primary
- Crabtree Farm Primary School Primary
- Hempshill Hall Primary School Primary
- Rufford Primary and Nursery School Primary
- Snape Wood Primary and Nursery School Primary
- Springfield Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 5 miles8 km
- City Ground Stadium 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Field Mill Stadium 9.3 miles15 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Pride Park Stadium 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Hardwick Hall Country house 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Sherwood Forest Forest 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 13.1 miles21.1 km