Bestwood St. Albans
Ward in Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.025, -1.16 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 56 47 |
| Dialling code: | 0115 (Nottingham) |
Bestwood St. Albans is a ward on the northern edge of Nottingham within the borough of Gedling in Nottinghamshire, typified by a mix of suburban housing estates and pockets of older village-style development. It sits close enough to the city to function as a commuter neighbourhood while retaining a semi-rural feel in parts, with local shops, schools and community centres serving a varied population.
The area is notable for its proximity to green spaces and industrial heritage: Bestwood Country Park and the nearby Bestwood Village preserve woodlands, landscaped parkland and remnants of the colliery era, giving the ward a distinctive historic character. Socially and economically it presents a mixed picture, with active community groups and ongoing regeneration efforts aimed at improving housing, facilities and local opportunities.
Postcode districts covering Bestwood St. Albans
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Derby 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Mansfield 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Chesterfield 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Loughborough 18 miles29 km
- West Bridgford 7 miles11.3 km
- Long Eaton 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Grantham 23 miles37.1 km
- Newark-on-Trent 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Worksop 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Swadlincote 24.1 miles38.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Bestwood Village Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- St. Albans Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Hucknall South Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Redhill Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Bestwood Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Bulwell Forest Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Daybrook Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hucknall North Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Hucknall Central Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Coppice Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Ernehale Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Hucknall Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Bestwood St. Albans
NG6 8TU, NG5 8SP, NG5 9QS, NG5 9PP, NG6 8FP, NG6 8XG, NG5 9QD, NG6 8YY, NG6 8TH … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 32.2 miles51.8 km
- Hucknall 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Bulwell Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Nottingham Bus Station 5.4 miles8.7 km
Hotels near Bestwood St. Albans Ad
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Nottingham - Gateway 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Bowman by Greene King Inns 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Bestwood Lodge 3 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Hogs Head Hotel 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Heritage Mews 4 5.1 miles8.3 km
- The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Woodborough Hall 4 3.8 miles6 km
- Holiday Inn Nottingham 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Best Western Plus Nottingham City Centre 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Leonardo Hotel Nottingham 4 5.4 miles8.6 km
Schools in Bestwood St. Albans
- The Oakwood Academy Secondary
- Warren Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 5.8 miles9.3 km
- City Ground Stadium 6 miles9.6 km
- Field Mill Stadium 8 miles12.9 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Sherwood Forest Forest 10.3 miles16.6 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 11 miles17.7 km
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Hardwick Hall Country house 11.7 miles18.8 km