Bulwell Forest
Ward in Nottingham, England
| Coordinates: | 53.003, -1.181 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 55 45 |
| Dialling code: | 0115 (Nottingham) |
Bulwell Forest sits in the northern part of Nottingham, adjoining the broader Bulwell area. It is largely residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces and post-war housing, interspersed with pockets of green space and the meandering River Leen. The neighbourhood is served by the local tram network, providing easy links into the city and making it a common base for commuters.
Historically the ward reflects Nottinghamshire’s industrial past, with former railway and mining connections shaping its development; today it has a blend of independent shops, community groups and social housing, alongside ongoing regeneration efforts. Local people tend to emphasise a strong community spirit and practical amenities, even as the area works through the economic and social challenges typical of inner‑suburban parts of the city.
Postcode districts covering Bulwell Forest
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Derby 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Mansfield 9.9 miles16 km
- Burton upon Trent 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Chesterfield 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Loughborough 16.4 miles26.4 km
- West Bridgford 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Long Eaton 9 miles14.5 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Grantham 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Newark-on-Trent 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Worksop 21.6 miles34.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Bestwood Ward 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Bulwell Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- St. Albans Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Basford Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Bestwood Village Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Daybrook Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Hucknall South Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Bestwood St. Albans Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Sherwood Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Berridge Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Nuthall Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Aspley Ward 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in Bulwell Forest
NG6 9DB, NG6 9AW, NG6 9HQ, NG5 9RD, NG5 9HR, NG5 5BU, NG5 9AP, NG5 5DR, NG5 5AJ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 33.9 miles54.5 km
- Bulwell Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Hucknall 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Nottingham Bus Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
Hotels near Bulwell Forest Ad
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Nottingham - Gateway 4 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Hogs Head Hotel 4 miles6.4 km
- The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant 4 4.9 miles7.8 km
- The Bowman by Greene King Inns 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Holiday Inn Nottingham 4 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Heritage Mews 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Park Plaza Nottingham 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Jubilee Hotel & Conferences 3 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel Nottingham 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Best Western Plus Nottingham City Centre 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
Schools in Bulwell Forest
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Primary
- Park Vale Academy Secondary
- Rise Park Primary and Nursery School Primary
- Stanstead Flying High Academy Primary
- Westglade Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 4.5 miles7.3 km
- City Ground Stadium 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Field Mill Stadium 9.4 miles15.1 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Sherwood Forest Forest 12 miles19.4 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Hardwick Hall Country house 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Pride Park Stadium 12.6 miles20.3 km