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Living in Gotham: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gotham scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 62/100 against a town median of 88/100. Of the 6 places sharing the NG11 postcode district, Gotham scores lowest.

The NG11 district averages 60/100, putting Gotham 25 points below its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Gotham sits 37 points below the NG11 district figure of 62/100. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NG11 postcode district.

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Gotham scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
149 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 39 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 36 crimes
↑ 141% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Vehicle crime 16 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 191% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Nottingham Road 40 crimes
  2. 2 Wodehouse Avenue 11 crimes
  3. 3 Chestnut Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 12 µg/m³
72
Green Space 12
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Gotham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre4.9 mi
Royal Derby Hospital13 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary16.4 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryVillage Health Group, East Leake2.5 mi
GP capacity1,572 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across Rushcliffe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed2%Retired32.3%Student2.8%Other inactive5.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.4%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.7%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership80.1%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Rushcliffe · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
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
22
East Midlands Parkway 2.5 mi
Attenborough 3 mi
Long Eaton 3.7 mi
J24 M1 4 mi
J24A M1 4.1 mi
J24 M1 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £261,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£253k £261k £269k £278k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Ratcliffe on Soar 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
East Leake 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Nottingham) 58 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ruddington 64 2.9 mi away ⇄
Costock 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sutton Bonington 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kegworth 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Long Eaton 60 3.9 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Broxtowe) 67 4.0 mi away ⇄
Rempstone 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Wilford 71 4.3 mi away ⇄
Normanton on Soar 42 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gotham a nice place to live?

Gotham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gotham is 35/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Gotham?

Gotham has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 146 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gotham?

Among the top-rated schools in Gotham is Gotham Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Gotham in total.

What are house prices like in Gotham?

The current median house price in Gotham is £261,500, around 8% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%.

Gotham in context

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Postcode districts in Gotham

NG11 60 ⇄

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