Basford Park Lane
Nottingham 008 · 5 sub-areas · 8,581 residents
Nottingham 008 is a mixed residential area within Nottingham, home to around 8,600 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £910 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed and reflecting an area that skews more affordable than many comparable city neighbourhoods. The neighbourhood's high social housing share and ethnic diversity set it apart from much of the wider city.
Basford Park Lane is a green, lower-density part of Nottingham — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Basford Park Lane?
2 parks and 3 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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 £1,008 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Basford Park Lane in Nottingham
Living in Basford Park Lane
This part of Nottingham feels grounded and genuinely residential — not a student quarter, not a regeneration hotspot, but a working neighbourhood with a broad mix of people. Just over three-quarters of residents live within easy walking distance of green space, which gives the area a more spacious feel than the city-centre streets a few kilometres away.
On cost, Nottingham 008 sits at the affordable end of the city's rent spectrum. A two-bedroom home runs around £910 a month, a one-bed closer to £730. That's well under what comparable space costs in most English cities, and the deposit hurdle is lower too — you're looking at roughly 3.3 years of saving to cover a typical deposit, which is manageable by national standards. Council tax (Band D) comes to around £2,755 a year, broadly in line with the wider Nottingham rate.
The people here are more varied than many parts of the city. Around a quarter of residents are under 18, which points to a family-heavy demographic, and nearly three in ten households are in social housing — an unusually high share that shapes the feel of the area more than most metrics do. Owner-occupation sits at 45%, with private renters making up about a quarter of tenants. The ethnic diversity index of 49.2 is notably high, meaning this is one of the more mixed communities in the East Midlands.
Practically speaking, the nearest tram stop is just over 600 metres away — a straightforward walk — giving reasonably good links across the Nottingham network. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.8 km away, around a 22-minute walk. For most residents, the car remains the dominant mode: nearly half drive to work, and just over one in five work from home. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how the neighbourhood breaks down locally.
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Frequently asked
- Is Nottingham 008 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's genuinely affordable, with good tram access and plenty of green space within walking distance. The community is ethnically diverse and family-heavy. The trade-off is a higher-than-average crime rate and a significant proportion of nearby schools rated below Good — so it suits budget-conscious renters more than those prioritising school catchments.
- What is the rent in Nottingham 008?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £730 a month, a two-bedroom around £910, and a three-bedroom about £1,044. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. All three are well below the UK median, making this one of the more affordable parts of Nottingham.
- Is Nottingham 008 safe?
- Crime runs at around 110 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — above the UK national rate of roughly 80. The area sits in the more deprived 20% of English neighbourhoods, which correlates with higher crime figures. It's not unusual for inner urban Nottingham, but it's worth factoring in if safety is a priority.
- What's the commute from Nottingham 008 to Nottingham city centre?
- The nearest tram stop is under 10 minutes' walk away, making the city centre easily reachable by tram. Most residents drive — nearly half commute by car — but the tram connection is a genuine asset for those who'd rather avoid it. About one in five residents works from home.
- Who lives in Nottingham 008?
- A broad mix — around a quarter of residents are under 18, giving the area a family-orientated feel. Nearly 30% of households are in social housing, private renters make up about a quarter, and owner-occupiers the remainder. The community is notably diverse, with an ethnic diversity index of 49.2.
- What schools are near Nottingham 008?
- There are 90 schools within 2 km, so choice isn't an issue. Quality is more variable — around 46% are rated Good or Outstanding, well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 3.2 km away. Parents should check individual school ratings and catchment boundaries before deciding.
- How long is the rail commute from Nottingham 008 to Birmingham?
- Birmingham is around 83 minutes by public transport from the area. The nearest mainline station is roughly 1.8 km away — about a 22-minute walk. London and Manchester are each around two hours and eight minutes away by rail.