Attenborough & Chilwell East
Broxtowe 014 · 5 sub-areas · 7,700 residents
Broxtowe 014, in the Broxtowe district of the East Midlands, is home to around 7,700 people and sits firmly at the owner-occupier end of the housing spectrum. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £857 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a two-bed — and nearly four in five households own their home outright or with a mortgage.
Attenborough & Chilwell East is a commuter neighbourhood within Broxtowe — train into Sheffield runs in around 59 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Attenborough & Chilwell East?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £963 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Attenborough & Chilwell East in Broxtowe
Living in Attenborough & Chilwell East
Broxtowe 014 is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood that feels distinctly suburban in character. The population skews older than the UK norm, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 or above, and the day-to-day pace reflects that — quieter streets, high rates of home ownership, and a community that's largely put down roots. Greenspace is close at hand, with the typical resident living within about 390 metres of accessible green space.
On the cost side, this is one of the more affordable parts of the East Midlands for renters, even if the private rental sector is relatively small. A one-bed runs around £666 a month, a two-bed around £857, and a three-bed roughly £1,025. All of those sit well below the UK national two-bed median of around £1,200. Council tax (Band D) comes to about £2,618 a year — worth factoring into your monthly budget alongside rent. For buyers, the median sale price is around £353,000, and with a deposit-saving timeline of roughly 5.7 years at typical local salaries, this is a realistic market for those on steady incomes.
The employment picture is unusual: residents here earn a median of around £31,000 a year, but the jobs physically located in this area pay considerably less — a median of around £27,000. That gap tells you most people commute out for work, a pattern reinforced by a 44% work-from-home rate and a 40% car commute share. Public transport plays a minor role in how residents travel, accounting for just over 5% of commutes.
For families, there are 45 schools within a typical catchment distance, and the nearest school with an Outstanding Ofsted rating is under 2 km away. The neighbourhood sits in IMD decile 9 out of 10, meaning it's among the least deprived areas in England — a strong signal for those weighing up longer-term quality of life. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within Broxtowe 014.
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Frequently asked
- Is Broxtowe 014 a nice place to live?
- By most measurable indicators, yes. It sits in IMD decile 9 — among the least deprived 10% of neighbourhoods in England — with a crime rate of around 39 per 1,000 residents, less than half the national average. It's quiet, well-connected by road, and has good greenspace access within walking distance. The main trade-off is that it's primarily a car-dependent, owner-occupier neighbourhood, so it suits settled households more than young renters.
- What is the rent in Broxtowe 014?
- A one-bed runs roughly £666 a month, a two-bed around £857, and a three-bed about £1,025. These are estimates scaled from council-level ONS data using local sale prices. All three are comfortably below the UK national two-bed median of around £1,200. Rents rose about 2.6% in the past year — modest compared to many parts of England.
- Is Broxtowe 014 safe?
- It's one of the safer parts of the East Midlands. The crime rate is around 39 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — less than half the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The neighbourhood is in the top 20% least deprived areas in England, and low deprivation consistently correlates with lower crime across most categories.
- What's the commute from Broxtowe 014 to the nearest major city?
- Most residents drive or work from home — public transport accounts for just over 5% of commutes. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.3 km away (a 16-minute walk). Birmingham is around 87 minutes by public transport, and London around 108 minutes. The nearest major employment hub is reachable in about 61 minutes.
- Who lives in Broxtowe 014?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over 47% of residents are aged 50 or above, and nearly 80% own their home. It's not a typical renter's neighbourhood — private renting accounts for only about 14% of households. Around 43% of residents hold a degree, suggesting a professional commuter profile among working-age residents.
- What schools are near Broxtowe 014?
- There are 45 schools within typical catchment distance, which is a large number for the population. Around 18% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within that catchment radius — notably below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is under 2 km away. It's worth checking individual school ratings and catchment boundaries on the DfE's school finder before committing to a move.
- Is Broxtowe 014 a good area for families?
- It has a lot going for it for families — very low crime, good greenspace access within 390 metres on average, low deprivation, and the nearest Outstanding school under 2 km away. The Ofsted share within catchment is lower than the national average, so school research is important. High home ownership and a quiet suburban feel also suit families better than young single renters.