Toton
Broxtowe 015 · 5 sub-areas · 8,275 residents
Broxtowe 015 is a predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood in Broxtowe, East Midlands, home to around 8,275 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £857 a month — noticeably below the national average and well under half what you'd pay in central London. Over four in five residents own their home, making this one of the more settled, established corners of the district.
Toton is a settled residential pocket of Broxtowe. The bigger gravitational centre is Sheffield, around 70 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 Toton?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; 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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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Toton in Broxtowe
Living in Toton
This part of Broxtowe has the feel of a mature, settled suburb rather than a renter's market. The vast majority of households own their homes — around 83% — which gives the area a stable, quiet character. Green space is genuinely close: two in three residents are within easy walking distance of it, with the nearest patch just 256 metres away on average.
On cost, Broxtowe 015 is comfortably affordable by national standards. A two-bedroom property runs about £857 a month, well below the UK median of around £1,200, and a three-bedroom comes in at roughly £1,025. If you're buying, the median sale price sits at around £300,000 — and with a deposit achievable in under five years on a typical local salary, it's one of the more accessible places in the East Midlands to get on the ladder.
The people who live here tend to be older and well established. The 50–64 age bracket is the largest single group at around 22%, and nearly a fifth of residents are over 65. Families with children make up about 23% of households. The degree-holder share is nearly 40%, above what you'd typically find across the wider region, which points to a professionally employed, settled population.
Practically, most residents drive — nearly half commute by car, and just under 39% work from home, which is a striking figure that reflects both the professional profile and the modest public transport links. The nearest rail station is roughly 1,800 metres away (about a 22-minute walk), and the nearest tram stop is around 1,200 metres. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Broxtowe 015 a nice place to live?
- For the right person, yes. It's a quiet, settled suburban neighbourhood with low crime, good green space access, and high owner-occupation. It suits those who want stability over buzz. It's not a hotspot for young renters or nightlife, but families and older professionals tend to find it comfortable and genuinely affordable by national standards.
- What is the rent in Broxtowe 015?
- A one-bedroom property runs about £666 a month, a two-bedroom around £857, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,025. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 2.6% in the past year — modest growth compared to much of England.
- Is Broxtowe 015 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 57 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, well below the UK national average of roughly 80. The neighbourhood also sits in the least deprived decile nationally, which tends to go hand in hand with lower crime over time.
- What's the commute from Broxtowe 015 to the nearest city centre?
- Most residents drive — nearly half commute by car, and public transport usage is under 4%. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1,800 metres away (roughly a 22-minute walk). Birmingham is around 94 minutes by public transport, and London around 112 minutes. The nearest major employment hub is about 66 minutes away.
- Who lives in Broxtowe 015?
- Mostly older, established owner-occupiers. The 50–64 group is the largest cohort, and nearly a fifth of residents are 65 or over. Families with children make up about 23% of households. Nearly 40% hold a degree. It's a professionally employed, settled population — not a young renter's market.
- What schools are near Broxtowe 015?
- There are 60 schools within typical catchment distance, so choice isn't an issue. Around 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of roughly 89%, so it's worth checking individual schools carefully. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 715 metres away. Check the Ofsted website for specific school names and ratings.
- Is Broxtowe 015 good for families?
- It has real strengths for families: low crime, plentiful green space close by, high owner-occupation, and a deposit savings horizon of under five years. The school quality picture is more mixed than national norms, so parents should research specific catchments. The area is quiet and stable rather than well-connected by public transport.