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Living in Nottingham: Liveability Score 67/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Nottingham scores 67/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 90/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 21/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is 17 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Transport (92), lifestyle (86), broadband (85) and schools (84) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG1 postcode district.

67
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
21
153.4 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 13,705 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6,846 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Shoplifting 4,079 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3,409 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Public order 2,768 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
other 11,544 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 2,265 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 1,464 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 1,429 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 13.6 · PM2.5 7.7 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
64
Green Space 75
Parks Ample 187
Sports Pitches Ample 295
Allotments Ample 29
Golf Courses Ample 7
Tennis Courts Ample 87
Bowling Greens Ample 23
Playgrounds Ample 160

Services

Schools
84
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 125 in area
11Outstanding98Good5Requires Improvement1Inadequate10Ungraded
  • Carlton Digby SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Fernwood SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Hucknall Flying High AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Nottingham Girls' AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Oak Field SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Portland Spencer AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Redhill AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Rosehill SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • St Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
90
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centrein area
Kings Mill Hospital8.3 mi
Royal Derby Hospital11.4 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
31 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity2,266 patients per GP
41dentists44pharmacies

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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)84.9%
available across Nottingham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5,247 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
31
Employment rate51.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.3%Unemployed5.1%Retired14.3%Student14%Other inactive15.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.1%Skilled & technical29.8%Routine & elementary37%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)21.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.9%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership47.6%
Among the most-deprived 29% 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
92
Nottingham 2 mi
Bulwell 2.2 mi
Beeston 3.5 mi
J26 M1 2.8 mi
J26 M1 2.9 mi
J25 M1 6.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
86
Pubs & Bars Ample 240
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 457
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 326
Retail Shopping Ample 1955
Takeaways Ample 460
Fitness Ample 92

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £200,000 1,259
Detached £307,500 234
Semi-detached £220,000 436
Terraced £177,000 432
Flat / Maisonette £131,000 157
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£128k £201k £276k £350k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Nuthall and Watnall 69 3.1 mi away ⇄
Arnold 72 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wilford 71 3.3 mi away ⇄
Swingate 55 3.6 mi away ⇄
West Bridgford 74 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bestwood Village 62 3.8 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Broxtowe) 67 3.9 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Gedling) 72 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kimberley 56 4.1 mi away ⇄
Gamston (Rushcliffe) 64 4.1 mi away ⇄
Trowell 62 4.4 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Nottingham) 58 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nottingham a nice place to live?

Yes, Nottingham is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Nottingham is 67/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Nottingham?

Crime levels in Nottingham are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 21/100. There were 42,351 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Nottingham?

Among the top-rated schools in Nottingham are Carlton Digby School, Fernwood School and Hucknall Flying High Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 125 rated schools in Nottingham in total.

What are house prices like in Nottingham?

The current median house price in Nottingham is £200,000, around 30% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £307,500, semi-detached £220,000, terraced £177,000, flat £131,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 1,259 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Nottingham in context

See where Nottingham ranks among the best places to live in Nottinghamshire

Postcode districts in Nottingham

NG1 66 ⇄
NG12 53 ⇄
NG13 43 ⇄
NG2 67 ⇄
NG3 69 ⇄
NG4 71 ⇄
NG5 68 ⇄
NG6 64 ⇄
NG7 67 ⇄
NG8 69 ⇄
NG80 58 ⇄
NG9 67 ⇄
NG90 61 ⇄

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