Beechdale
Nottingham 020 · 4 sub-areas · 6,868 residents
Nottingham 020 is a residential area within Nottingham, home to around 6,900 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £910 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a two-bedroom, though rents have been rising at roughly 4.8% a year. High social housing and an older age profile make this neighbourhood distinctly different from the student-heavy parts of the city.
Beechdale is a mid-density neighbourhood of Nottingham in the East Midlands region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Beechdale?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; 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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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Beechdale in Nottingham
Living in Beechdale
This part of Nottingham has a settled, residential feel — less transient than the university-adjacent areas closer to the city centre. Around 39% of homes are social rented, which is well above Nottingham's already-elevated social housing rate, giving streets here a more established, community-rooted character than many inner neighbourhoods.
Rents are relatively low by city standards. A two-bedroom home runs around £910 a month, meaningfully below the UK median of roughly £1,200 for the same size, and the gap to London is stark. That said, rent is taking a significant share of take-home pay for renters here — closer to 59% by our estimates — reflecting the area's relatively modest resident salaries rather than high rents. Median resident earnings sit at around £26,500 a year.
The population skews older and more spread across age groups than many Nottingham neighbourhoods. Around one in five residents is under 18, another one in five is 65 or older, and single-person households account for just over a third of all homes. Owner-occupation stands at about 47%, which is higher than you'd expect given the social rented share — meaning private renters make up a comparatively small slice at around 13%.
Deprivation is a real factor here. The area sits in the second-lowest deprivation decile nationally, which means residents face some of the most acute economic pressures in England. Unemployment claimant rate is around 6%, and degree-level qualifications are held by just over one in five residents — below city and national averages. For practical move-in planning, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3,950 metres away — around a 49-minute walk, so you'll want a bike or bus. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Nottingham 020 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Rents are low and the neighbourhood has a settled, community feel with a high proportion of long-term residents. The trade-off is that it's one of the more deprived areas in England — schools ratings are well below the national average and crime runs above the UK norm. It suits people who value affordability and stability over amenities or school catchments.
- What is the rent in Nottingham 020?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £732 a month, a two-bedroom around £910, and a three-bedroom around £1,044. These are estimates based on city-level data scaled by local sale prices. Rents rose about 4.8% over the past year. Despite low rents, tight local incomes mean renters typically spend around 59% of take-home pay on housing.
- Is Nottingham 020 safe?
- Crime is elevated — around 136 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, compared to a UK national rate of roughly 80. The area sits in the second-lowest deprivation decile nationally, which correlates strongly with higher crime rates. Nottingham overall has above-average crime, and this neighbourhood is toward the higher end within that. It's worth visiting the specific streets you're considering before committing.
- What's the commute from Nottingham 020 to Nottingham city centre?
- The nearest tram stop is around 2,326 metres away — roughly a 29-minute walk, or a short bus or bike ride. About 53% of residents commute by car, and only 13% use public transport, suggesting many find the public transport connection less than convenient for daily use. Around 20% of residents work from home.
- Who lives in Nottingham 020?
- A settled mix of ages — roughly one in five residents is under 18 and another one in five is 65 or older. Around 39% of homes are social rented, making this one of the more council-housing-concentrated parts of Nottingham. Single-person households account for about 35% of all homes. Around 82% of residents were born in the UK.
- What schools are near Nottingham 020?
- There are 87 schools within 2km, but only around 37% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 774 metres away. If schools are a key factor, check individual ratings on the Ofsted website, as inspection results are updated regularly.
- How affordable is Nottingham 020 compared to the rest of Nottingham?
- It's among the more affordable parts of the city. A two-bedroom home at around £910 a month sits below the UK median of roughly £1,200 for a two-bedroom. The median sale price is around £200,000. However, low local salaries — around £26,500 median annual — mean affordability is still stretched, with renters spending close to 59% of take-home pay on rent.