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Area guide · Nottinghamshire

Living in Nottingham

A snapshot of life in Nottingham, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Nottingham is a city in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands with a population of 299,786. The average house price is £275,978 and the overall crime rate is 122.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Nottingham ranks

Population

299,786

Avg House Price

£275,978

Crime Rate

122.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

90.8%

Avg Download Speed

427 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£25,296

Median Age

36.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Nottingham's detached homes (£370,953) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£148,546).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Nottingham prices have risen 41% over the last 9 years (£196,360 → £275,978).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£370,953£329,0001406
Semi-Detached£230,764£217,5001706
Terraced£176,551£165,0001601
Flat£148,546£130,000584

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Nottingham is 122.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Nottingham: violent crime (33% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

90.8% of 84 schools (67 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools84
Primary67
Secondary17
% Top two bands90.8%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Ambleside Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Arnbrook Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Berridge Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Bluecoat Aspley AcademySecondaryGood
Bluecoat Beechdale AcademySecondaryGood
Bluecoat Bentinck Primary AcademyPrimaryRequires improvement
Bluecoat Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Bluecoat Trent AcademySecondaryGood
Bluecoat Wollaton AcademySecondaryNo rating available
Brocklewood Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Cantrell Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryInadequate
Carrington Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Claremont Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Crabtree Farm Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Djanogly City AcademySecondaryNo rating available
Djanogly Northgate AcademyPrimaryGood
Djanogly Sherwood AcademyPrimaryGood
Djanogly Strelley AcademyPrimaryGood
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Edale Rise Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Edna G. Olds AcademyPrimaryNo rating available
Ellis Guilford SchoolSecondaryGood
Fernwood Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Fernwood SchoolSecondaryOutstanding
Firbeck AcademyPrimaryGood
Forest Fields Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Glade Hill Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Glenbrook Spencer AcademyPrimaryGood
Greenfields Community SchoolPrimaryGood
Haydn Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Heathfield Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Hempshill Hall Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Henry Whipple Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Hogarth AcademyPrimaryGood
Huntingdon AcademyPrimaryNo rating available
Jubilee L.E.A.D. AcademyPrimaryGood
Melbury Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Mellers Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Middleton Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Nottingham AcademySecondaryRequires improvement
Nottingham Free SchoolSecondaryGood
Nottingham Girls' AcademySecondaryOutstanding
Nottingham University Academy of Science and TechnologySecondaryGood
Nottingham University Samworth AcademySecondaryGood
Old Basford SchoolPrimaryGood
Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimaryGood
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Park Vale AcademySecondaryGood
Portland Spencer AcademyPrimaryOutstanding
Radford Primary School AcademyPrimaryGood
Rise Park Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Robin Hood Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Rufford Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Scotholme Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Seely Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Snape Wood Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Southglade Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Southwark Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Southwold Primary School and Early Years' CentrePrimaryNo rating available
Springfield AcademyPrimaryGood
St Ann's Well AcademyPrimaryGood
St Augustine's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary AcademyPrimaryGood
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Stanstead Flying High AcademyPrimaryGood
Sycamore AcademyPrimaryGood
The Bulwell AcademySecondaryRequires improvement
The Oakwood AcademySecondaryGood
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary AcademySecondaryNo rating available
The Wells AcademySecondaryRequires improvement
Victoria Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Walter Halls Primary and Early Years SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Warren Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Welbeck Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Westglade Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery)PrimaryGood
William Booth Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Windmill L.E.A.D. AcademyPrimaryNo rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Nottingham averages 427 Mbps — 327% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Nottingham homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 56.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score69.2
% Rated C or Above56.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,034

Demographics & Economy

Population299,786
Median Age36.4
Median Household Income£25,296
Employment Rate48.8%
Owner Occupied45.1%
Degree-Level Qualified28.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Nottingham?
The average house price in Nottingham is £275,978 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Nottingham?
The most affordable entry point in Nottingham is a flat, with an average price of £148,546.
Is Nottingham a safe place to live?
Nottingham has a recorded crime rate of 122.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Nottingham?
Nottingham has 84 schools in total, with 90.8% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Nottingham?
Average broadband download speeds in Nottingham are around 427 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.8% of premises.
How big is Nottingham?
Nottingham is a settlement in Nottinghamshire with a population of approximately 299,786.

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