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Town report · 5 min read read · Updated October 2026

West Bridgford Property Market: House Prices, Sold Data & Development Finance, Q3 2026 Review

Median price £325,000, 2,204 sales, -6.2% YoY. Nottinghamshire county.

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West Bridgford Property Market Overview

West Bridgford: Premium Nottingham suburb with strong family housing demand and Trent Bridge cricket ground.

The West Bridgford property market recorded 2,204 residential sales in the 12 months to 30 June 2026, with a median sale price of £325,000. This places West Bridgford £123k above the Nottinghamshire county median of £202,500, and £40k above the approximate UK median of £285,000.

Prices in West Bridgford have recorded a notable decline, a year-on-year change of -6.2%. Within Nottinghamshire, West Bridgford ranks 1st by price out of 7 principal towns, and 3rd by transaction volume.

On a quarterly view, West Bridgford median prices moved from £340,000 in Q1 2025 to £312,000 in Q2 2026, a change of -8.2% over 5 quarters. West Bridgford has now recorded 3 consecutive quarters of price falls.

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Planning Applications in West Bridgford

Rushcliffe, the local planning authority covering West Bridgford, approved 16 residential planning applications and refused 5 in Q3 2026 (1 July to 30 September 2026), with 41 still awaiting a decision. That is an approval rate of 76%. Planning figures come from local planning authority records compiled by Landstack, retrieved on 3 October 2026. Councils and Landstack can take several days to publish decisions, so decisions made in the final days of Q3 2026 may not all be included yet.

Schemes approved in Q3 2026, together with those still awaiting a decision, propose around 467 homes, an estimated £149.9m of development value at local sale prices. Treat the unit total as an upper bound, since an outline permission and its reserved-matters application both count.

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West Bridgford House Prices by Property Type

Property prices in West Bridgford vary significantly by type. The table below compares West Bridgford prices with Nottinghamshire county averages and UK national figures.

TypeWest BridgfordNottinghamshire AvgUK Avg
Detached£440,000£310,000£420,000
Semi-detached£286,950£196,000£265,000
Terraced£250,000£160,000£230,000
Flat£161,000£117,000£225,000

Detached homes in West Bridgford command £440,000, while flat properties are most accessible at £161,000. The £279k spread between the most and least expensive types indicates a diverse market with opportunities across the development spectrum.

Median Price by Property Type

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New Build Homes in West Bridgford

HM Land Registry has so far registered 185 new-build sales in West Bridgford for the past 12 months, 8.4% of registered transactions. New-build sales are typically registered 6 to 18 months after completion, so this understates current delivery and is not a completions figure.

On those registered sales, new builds in West Bridgford sold at a premium of 14.7% to existing stock.

Across the wider Nottinghamshire market, 638 new-build sales have registered so far. See our Nottinghamshire property market report for the full county picture.

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Recent Property Sales in West Bridgford

The table below shows the most recently registered residential sales in West Bridgford, evidence of achieved prices for buyers, sellers and developers:

PriceTypePostcodeDateStatus
£168,000FlatNG2 7JD2026-08-27Existing
£515,000DetachedNG2 6RJ2026-08-25Existing
£160,000DetachedNG12 3JY2026-08-24Existing
£576,005DetachedNG11 6SA2026-08-24Existing
£180,000TerracedNG13 8QP2026-08-21Existing

These transactions are sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and represent completed, registered sales. The range from £160,000 to £576,005 illustrates the breadth of the West Bridgford market.

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Development Finance in West Bridgford

For developers considering West Bridgford, the local market data translates directly into finance structuring. With a median value of £325,000 and detached homes at £440,000, lenders can assess scheme viability with confidence.

A typical development finance facility for a scheme in West Bridgford with a GDV of £440,000 would attract senior debt of approximately £286,000 at 65% LTGDV. Mezzanine finance can stretch total borrowing to 85-90% of costs, while bridging loans enable rapid site acquisitions completing in as little as 5 working days.

While prices have softened 6.2% year-on-year, experienced developers can still generate strong returns in West Bridgford by targeting well-located sites with clear demand drivers.

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West Bridgford Compared to Nearby Nottinghamshire Towns

To put West Bridgford's market in context, the table below compares it with similarly-priced towns across Nottinghamshire:

TownMedian PriceSales (12m)YoY Change
West Bridgford£325,0002,204-6.2%
Arnold£240,0002,012-3.1%
Newark£232,2502,254-0.3%
Retford£202,500635-9.6%
Nottingham£190,0003,872-0.1%
Worksop£190,0009830%

For the full Nottinghamshire town-by-town breakdown, see our comprehensive Nottinghamshire property market report.

Common questions

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What is the average house price in West Bridgford?

The median house price in West Bridgford is £325,000, based on 2,204 transactions in the 12 months to 30 June 2026. Detached homes average £440,000 while flat properties average £161,000.

Are house prices rising or falling in West Bridgford?

House prices in West Bridgford are falling by 6.2% year-on-year. This decline may present buying opportunities for investors and developers. The wider Nottinghamshire market is falling by 2.7%.

How many properties sold in West Bridgford recently?

West Bridgford recorded 2,204 residential property sales in the 12 months to 30 June 2026. This high volume indicates a liquid, active market.

What development finance is available for projects in West Bridgford?

Developers in West Bridgford can access development finance from 6.5% p.a. at 65-70% LTGDV, mezzanine finance stretching to 85-90% of costs, bridging loans completing in 5-10 days, and development exit finance. Construction Capital sources the best terms from 100+ lenders.

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