Kimberley South, Trowell & Awsworth
Broxtowe 016 · 7 sub-areas · 12,263 residents
Broxtowe 016 is a largely owner-occupied corner of Broxtowe district in the East Midlands, home to around 12,300 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £857 a month — noticeably below the UK average for a 2-bed — and more than four in five residents own their home outright or with a mortgage, giving the area a settled, established feel.
Kimberley South, Trowell & Awsworth is a settled residential pocket of Broxtowe. The bigger gravitational centre is Sheffield, around 72 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for. 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 Kimberley South, Trowell & Awsworth?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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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Kimberley South, Trowell & Awsworth in Broxtowe
Living in Kimberley South, Trowell & Awsworth
Broxtowe 016 sits within Broxtowe district in the East Midlands and has a distinctly residential, suburban character. The vast majority of residents own their homes — over 83% — which puts it firmly at the owner-occupier end of the spectrum and makes it feel less transient than many urban neighbourhoods. Renters make up only around 13% of households in the private market, so competition for rental homes can be keener than you might expect given the modest prices.
On cost, this neighbourhood is genuinely affordable. A two-bedroom home runs around £857 a month and a three-bedroom around £1,025 — both well below the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for a 2-bed. The trade-off is that rents consumed nearly half of typical take-home pay last year (around 47%), which reflects the area's relatively modest local salaries rather than high rents. Median resident earnings sit at around £31,000 a year.
The neighbourhood skews noticeably older: roughly a quarter of residents are aged 65 or over, and another 23% are in the 50–64 bracket. Families with children make up about one in five households, while single-person households account for just over a quarter. It's not a young professional hotspot — if you're looking for that energy, nearby Nottingham city offers a sharper contrast. But for those wanting a quieter, more settled base with good greenspace access, it fits well.
Practically, you'll be car-dependent here. Nearly 60% of residents commute by car, and the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.4 km away — about a 30-minute walk, so most drivers. Broadband is excellent, with 100% gigabit coverage and no premises falling below the universal service obligation. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Broxtowe 016 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled suburban area that suits people who value stability and green space over city buzz. Owner-occupation is exceptionally high at over 83%, crime is modestly below the national average, and nearly 57% of residents are within easy walking distance of greenspace. It's not suited to those wanting a lively urban scene, but for families and older residents it's a comfortable base.
- What is the rent in Broxtowe 016?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £666 a month, a two-bedroom about £857, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,025. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose by around 2.6% in the past year. All three are well below the UK national median rent for equivalent properties.
- Is Broxtowe 016 safe?
- The area records around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents annually, which is below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. Combined with a low deprivation score — it sits in the top quarter of England by deprivation rank — it has a reasonably reassuring safety profile for a suburban neighbourhood.
- What's the commute from Broxtowe 016 to Birmingham?
- By public transport, Birmingham is around 83 minutes away. The nearest rail station is roughly 2.4 km away, so most residents drive to it. Nearly 58% of people here commute by car, and only around 4% use public transport — this is a car-first area.
- Who lives in Broxtowe 016?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Nearly a quarter of residents are aged 65 or over, and almost half are aged 50 or above. Families with children make up about one in five households. It's a predominantly UK-born community with relatively low turnover — renters make up only about 13% of the housing stock.
- What schools are near Broxtowe 016?
- There are 56 schools within typical catchment distance, though around 62% are rated Good or Outstanding — below the national share of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is roughly 3.1 km away. It's worth checking individual catchment areas carefully before deciding, as quality varies across the neighbourhood.
- What's broadband like in Broxtowe 016?
- Excellent. Every premises in the area has access to gigabit-capable broadband, and none fall below the universal service obligation speed. If you work from home — and nearly 31% of residents do — connectivity won't be a concern here.