Town Pop. 23,293

Living in Clifton (Nottingham): Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Clifton (Nottingham) is 58/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 70/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Clifton (Nottingham) places 4th of 6 in the NG11 postcode district. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Broadband (99) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
29
124.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 992 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 467 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Shoplifting 302 crimes
↑ 67% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 279 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Public order 204 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
other 652 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 268 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 186 crimes
  3. 3 Green Lane 104 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 10.9 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.7 µg/m³
67
Green Space 64
Parks Ample 31
Sports Pitches Ample 39
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 16

Services

Schools
60
9 schools in area · 21 within 4km
2Outstanding6Good1Ungraded
  • Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Nethergate AcademySpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Farnborough Spencer AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Highbank Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Glapton AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Milford AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Trent Vale Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Whitegate Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Dovecote Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
70
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre1.8 mi
Royal Derby Hospital12.9 mi
Kings Mill Hospital15.2 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
4 GP surgeries in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,665 patients per GP
2dentists4pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
99
Full fibre (FTTP)84.9%
available across Nottingham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 431 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
27
Employment rate52%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52%Unemployed4.3%Retired20.5%Student9.3%Other inactive13.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial25%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary42.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)21.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.6%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership54.7%
Among the most-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
Council tax Nottingham · 2026-27
A £1,837
B £2,143
C £2,449
D £2,755
E £3,367
F £3,979
G £4,592
H £5,510
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
70
Beeston 1.6 mi
Attenborough 2 mi
Nottingham 3.5 mi
J25 M1 4.9 mi
J25 M1 5 mi
J24A M1 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
63
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 19
Retail Shopping Ample 50
Takeaways Ample 19
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £200,000 91
Semi-detached £207,500 30
Terraced £195,000 53
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£115k £183k £252k £320k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Ruddington 64 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wilford 71 1.7 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Broxtowe) 67 2.5 mi away ⇄
Gotham 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
West Bridgford 74 2.7 mi away ⇄
Edwalton 69 2.8 mi away ⇄
Gamston (Rushcliffe) 64 3.7 mi away ⇄
Tollerton (Rushcliffe) 55 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ratcliffe on Soar 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stapleford 67 4.1 mi away ⇄
Long Eaton 60 4.3 mi away ⇄
Normanton-on-the-Wolds 44 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clifton (Nottingham) a nice place to live?

Clifton (Nottingham) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Clifton (Nottingham) is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Clifton (Nottingham)?

Crime levels in Clifton (Nottingham) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 29/100. There were 2,896 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Clifton (Nottingham)?

Among the top-rated schools in Clifton (Nottingham) are Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School and Nethergate Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Clifton (Nottingham) in total.

What are house prices like in Clifton (Nottingham)?

The current median house price in Clifton (Nottingham) is £200,000, around 30% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £207,500, terraced £195,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 91 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Clifton (Nottingham) in context

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Postcode districts in Clifton (Nottingham)

NG11 60 ⇄

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