Nottingham is a city that is split between the River Trent. With a population of 290,000 residents, it’s a smaller city when compared with the likes of Birmingham and Manchester. But, with a large student population and lower than average property prices, it’s clear that bigger doesn’t always mean better, especially when it comes to finding a place to call home.
But is Nottingham a good place to live? Here’s our take on this vibrant Midlands city to tell you everything you need to know.
Amenities
The benefits of living in a city are that everything is in close reach. This is certainly true with Nottingham, which is very self-contained in terms of amenities. Here you’ll find plenty of shops, restaurants, cinemas and live venues such as Motorpoint Arena Nottingham. There’s plenty of culture in Nottingham too, with the likes of art galleries, museums and even playhouses to keep you entertained. The city even has its own racecourse!
Nottingham was also recently ranked as one of Britain’s most healthiest high streets. This is backed up by the wide plethora of gyms and healthy restaurants you’ll find in the city. In addition, the healthcare in Nottingham has some of the best centres in the country, with Queens Medical Centre being a notable example. All of which contributes towards the happiness and wellbeing of the local residents.
Schools
There is a wide variety of schools to choose from in Nottingham, 89 of which are primary schools, 32 are secondary education and approximately 20 are for further education.
The West Bridgford School, The Becket School, Toot Hill School, Carlton le Willows Academy, Rushcliffe School were recently voted as the top 5 schools across Nottingham.
Universities
Nottingham is well known for its universities with students coming from far and wide to study here. The University of Nottingham is a prestigious institution and is ranked as one of the best in the world. Priding itself on its excellent teaching, graduates here attract positions in some of the leading companies in the world including BP, IBM, Goldman Sachs, HSBC and Google.
Nottingham Trent is one of the largest and most popular universities in the UK. In 2017, it was crowned University of The Year’ by the Times Higher Education. Nottingham Trent offers a range of vocational courses across its modern campus. Students here can specialise in the likes of business, law, media, music, science, sports and veterinary practices.
Shopping
The retail scene is buzzing in Nottingham with a variety of malls, arcades, department stores and independent shops to choose from. The biggest shopping centre in Nottingham is intu Victoria Centre which has over 120 different retail and food outlets. Other notable mentions include Queens Chambers, The Exchange and Flying Horse Walk.
The city centre itself is packed with well-known retailers such as Debenhams, H&M, John Lewis, Lush, Primark, M&S, Zara and many more.
Greenery
Despite being a bustling city, Nottingham is surrounded by generous open green spaces which are perfect to unwind in. Attenborough Nature Centre offers a peaceful place to escape, where you can walk on nature trails and discover all kinds of wildlife. Likewise, Arboretum is a 19th-century park where you’ll find over 800 trees and plenty of spots to enjoy a picnic.
Other green spots include Forest Recreation Ground, Sycamore Park, Wollaton Park, Clifton Playing Fields, and The Meadows Recreation Ground. In fact, no matter where you are in the city you’re never too far away from a park. Whether you’re just after some quiet time or enjoy playing outdoor sports, there’s plenty of places to choose from.
Transport
Nottingham is extremely well connected by road, rail, bus and tram. The city is just 13 miles away from East Midlands Airport with airlines including Jet2, Ryanair, Tui and Loganair flying to a range of European destinations.
Also, close by is Loughborough, Derby, Mansfield, Grantham and Leicester. This makes Nottingham easy to commute to and from, especially with the excellent transport links that are available.
Housing In Nottingham
Home is where the heart is, and you don’t have to look far in Nottingham to find your dream property. The average property price in Nottingham is £214,435 on average. This makes it cheaper than the national average of £235,673, and a whopping £439,530 less expensive than the average property in London which comes in at £653,965.
Houses for sale in Nottingham offer a lot of flexibility for families, working professionals, students and the retired. There are beautiful period properties that offer traditional terraced house living. These are great for everyone, but especially those who enjoy having a garden to relax or entertain in. On the other end of the spectrum, you’ll find plenty of swish apartment buildings too which offer all the latest mod cons in a contemporary setting. Both the rental and sales market is quite strong in Nottingham, making it easy to find what you are looking for.
To Sum Up
If you’re looking to live in a city that has excellent amenities, world-class education and a wide range of property options then Nottingham is certainly a good place to look. If you would like to find out more about what Nottingham has to offer you, we’d be more than happy to help. We can also suggest which areas of the city would best suit your budget and requirements.
Fairview Estates are a vibrant and established Nottingham letting agency; based in West Bridgford and only 5 minutes from the City Centre. Fairview Estates provide a dedicated professional service to landlords in Nottinghamshire with competitive rates and quality second to none.
