Nottingham: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Nottinghamshire — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across NG1, NG2, NG7.
Nottingham DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Nottingham
The Nottingham rental market in Nottinghamshire is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,844 pcm and rents up roughly 6.2% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across NG1, NG2, NG7.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Nottingham.
- StudioHigh
- 1 bedVery high
- 2 bedLow
- 3 bedVery high
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
20 days
Tenant demand
High
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Nottingham.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £754 | £9,048 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,437 | £17,244 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,796 | £21,552 |
| 3-bed house | £2,299 | £27,588 |
| 4-bed house | £2,963 | £35,556 |
Featured properties in Nottingham
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across NG1, NG2, NG7.
Buying in Nottingham
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£397,000
Price growth (1yr)
+3%
Buyer demand
High
Supply
Medium
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Nottingham face high competition with prices around £397,000 and growth of about 3% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Nottingham
With an average property price near £397,000 and gross yields around 5.1%, Nottingham offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 3% in the last year, and high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
8/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Homes with parking
- 22 bed flats
- 3Pet-friendly rentals
- 4Garden flats
Family living & schools in Nottingham
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Nottingham | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Nottingham Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Nottingham Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Nottingham Community College | Secondary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| The Nottingham Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.4 mi |
Family facilities
- Nottingham Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Nottingham
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Nottingham Brasserie
1.8 mi from Nottingham centre
Spice of Nottingham
1.9 mi from Nottingham centre
Bella Cucina
1.9 mi from Nottingham centre
The Garden Kitchen
0.6 mi from Nottingham centre
Nottingham Tandoori
2.1 mi from Nottingham centre
Coffee & Co, Nottingham
1.9 mi from Nottingham centre
Socialising in Nottingham
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Nottingham
1.3 mi from Nottingham centre
The Railway Tavern
1.8 mi from Nottingham centre
Vault Bar
2.2 mi from Nottingham centre
Nottingham Live Lounge
2.3 mi from Nottingham centre
The Riverside Inn
2 mi from Nottingham centre
Nottingham Shopping Centre
0.6 mi from Nottingham centre
Things to do in Nottingham
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Nottingham Sports & Fitness
1 mi from Nottingham centre
Nottingham Cricket Club
0.5 mi from Nottingham centre
Parkland Golf Club
0.4 mi from Nottingham centre
Nottingham Cinema
1.7 mi from Nottingham centre
Riverside Walking Route
0.4 mi from Nottingham centre
Nottingham Adventure Park
1.6 mi from Nottingham centre
Commuting from Nottingham
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 35 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 26 min |
| Reading | Train | 23 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 29 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 12 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 16 min |
Local developments in Nottingham
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Nottingham town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near NG1
Approved
Nottingham retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Nottingham
Verified contractors covering NG1, NG2, NG7 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Nottingham
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
View gas engineersElectricians in Nottingham
Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
View electriciansPlumbers in Nottingham
Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Nottingham
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
View inventory clerksProperty Photographers in Nottingham
Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Nottingham
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Nottingham must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Nottinghamshire.
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