Beeston North
Broxtowe 009 · 5 sub-areas · 8,428 residents
Broxtowe 009 is a residential neighbourhood in the Broxtowe district of the East Midlands, home to around 8,400 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £857 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — and the area sits comfortably in the lower-cost half of the region. Owner-occupation is high and the population skews younger than you might expect for a suburban district.
Beeston North is a settled residential pocket of Broxtowe. The bigger gravitational centre is Sheffield, around 68 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for.
Overview
What's it like to live in Beeston North?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 14 restaurants and 1 pubs in five minutes; 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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Beeston North in Broxtowe
Living in Beeston North
Broxtowe 009 has the feel of a settled suburban neighbourhood rather than a transient renting hub. Around 60% of homes are owner-occupied, which means the streets tend to be quieter, the turnover slower, and the community more established than you'd find in the denser rental belts of Nottingham city centre a few miles away. Greenspace is close — the nearest park or open space is under 320 metres away on average, and nearly half of residents can reach usable greenspace on foot.
On cost, this is one of the more affordable parts of the East Midlands. A two-bed runs about £857 a month and a three-bed about £1,025 — well below the UK national median of around £1,200 for a two-bed. Rents crept up 2.6% in the past year, which is modest by current standards. The trade-off is that the area isn't self-contained for work: most residents commute out, and the jobs physically located here pay a median of around £27,100 a year — roughly £3,900 less than what residents actually earn, which tells you most people are heading elsewhere for work.
The population is a mix of younger renters and established owner-occupiers. About 29% of residents are aged 18–34, which is a reasonable share for a district neighbourhood, alongside a meaningful family cohort — over 17% of households are couples with children, and 21% of the population is under 18. Single-person households account for just under 29% of homes. Degree-level qualifications are held by nearly 43% of residents, which is above the East Midlands average and hints at a professional commuter base.
Practically speaking, the nearest rail station is roughly 1,750 metres away — about a 22-minute walk — and a tram stop is under 975 metres away. Birmingham is reachable by public transport in around 92 minutes and London in about 117 minutes. Most residents drive or work from home: 38% travel by car and nearly 40% work from home, with only around 8% using public transport. Gigabit broadband covers 100% of the area, which makes the high work-from-home rate make a lot of sense. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Broxtowe 009 a nice place to live?
- It's a solid, affordable suburban neighbourhood with low crime, good greenspace access, and a settled community feel. Around 60% of homes are owner-occupied, which gives it a stable, quieter character. The main trade-off is limited local employment and patchy school ratings within catchment distance.
- What is the rent in Broxtowe 009?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £666 a month, a two-bed about £857, and a three-bed roughly £1,025. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level ONS data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 2.6% over the past year, a modest increase by current standards.
- Is Broxtowe 009 safe?
- Crime runs at around 59.5 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — noticeably below the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area also scores in decile 7 out of 10 on the national deprivation index, meaning it's in the less-deprived half of England. Overall, the safety picture is reassuring.
- What's the commute from Broxtowe 009 to Birmingham?
- By public transport, Birmingham is around 91–92 minutes away. The nearest rail station is roughly 1,750 metres away — about a 22-minute walk. Most residents drive or work from home rather than using public transport, so the local rail and bus links are functional but not the primary commuting choice.
- Who lives in Broxtowe 009?
- A mix of young renters and owner-occupying families. About 29% of residents are aged 18–34, over 21% are under 18, and 43% hold a degree. Most homes are owner-occupied, with a moderate private rental sector. It has the feel of a professional commuter neighbourhood rather than a student or transient area.
- What schools are near Broxtowe 009?
- There are 45 schools within 2km, but only around 23% of those within typical catchment distance are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 2,350 metres away. Check catchment boundaries directly with Broxtowe Borough Council before making any decisions.
- How does Broxtowe 009 compare to other Broxtowe neighbourhoods for renters?
- It's on the affordable end — a two-bed at around £857 a month is below the UK national median. Crime is lower than average and deprivation is modest. The main limitations are the school quality ratings within catchment and the reliance on cars or remote working rather than strong public transport links.