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 miles
- Derby 13.8 miles
- Mansfield 9.9 miles
- Burton upon Trent 23.5 miles
- Chesterfield 20.1 miles
- Loughborough 16.4 miles
- West Bridgford 5.8 miles
- Long Eaton 9 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 9.2 miles
- Grantham 23.4 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 16.4 miles
- Worksop 21.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bestwood Ward 0.8 miles
- Bulwell Ward 0.9 miles
- St. Albans Parish 1.2 miles
- Basford Ward 1.3 miles
- Bestwood Village Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Daybrook Ward 1.7 miles
- Hucknall South Ward 1.7 miles
- Bestwood St. Albans Ward 1.8 miles
- Sherwood Ward 1.9 miles
- Berridge Ward 1.9 miles
- Nuthall Parish 2 miles
- Aspley Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Bulwell Forest
NG5 5BZ, NG6 9GA, NG6 9DA, NG6 9EQ, NG5 5BA, NG5 5AH, NG6 9FJ, NG6 9DJ, NG5 5AX … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 13.3 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 33.9 miles
- Bulwell Station 0.6 miles
- Hucknall 2.5 miles
- Nottingham Bus Station 4.1 miles
Hotels near Bulwell Forest Ad
- DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway 4 1.5 miles
- Hart's Hotel and Restaurant 4 3.7 miles
- The Jubilee Hotel & Conferences 3 3.7 miles
- Nelson and Railway Inn 3 3.3 miles
- Crowne Plaza Nottingham 4 3.5 miles
- The Bowman 1.7 miles
- The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant 4 4.5 miles
- SACO Nottingham – The Ropewalk 4 3.5 miles
- Park Plaza Nottingham Hotel 4 3.6 miles
- Lace Market Hotel 4 3.9 miles
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 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 4.5 miles
- City Ground Stadium 4.8 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 4.9 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 6.6 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 8.3 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 9.4 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 10.5 miles
- Sherwood Forest Forest 12 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 12.3 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 12.6 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 12.6 miles