Bilborough North
Nottingham 014 · 4 sub-areas · 7,247 residents
Nottingham 014 is a residential area within Nottingham, home to around 7,200 people and sitting at the more affordable end of the city's rental market. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £910 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed. The neighbourhood has a notably large social housing stock and a high share of younger families.
Bilborough North 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 Bilborough North?
The area is unusually green for its density — 5 parks and 6 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; 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; 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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Bilborough North in Nottingham
Living in Bilborough North
This part of Nottingham has a working-class, family-oriented character that sets it apart from the student-heavy inner city. Around one in four residents is under 18 — well above what you'd expect in most urban neighbourhoods — which gives the area a settled, family-focused feel rather than the transient energy of Nottingham's centre.
The rental picture here is one of the more affordable in the city. A one-bedroom flat runs around £730 a month, and a two-bed comes in at roughly £910 — meaningfully below the UK national median of around £1,200 for a two-bed. If you're buying, the median sale price is just over £214,000, and the typical deposit takes around four years to save on local incomes. That's a relatively achievable timeline by UK standards.
Who lives here? It's predominantly owner-occupiers — around half of households own their home — but there's a striking social housing concentration too, with over a third of properties in the social rented sector. Private renters are a much smaller slice than in most Nottingham neighbourhoods. Incomes sit at around £26,500 a year for residents, reflecting the area's working and lower-middle-class makeup. Deprivation is a real factor here: the area ranks in the bottom 15% nationally on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
Practically speaking, the nearest tram stop is roughly 2.2 km away — about a 27-minute walk — and the nearest mainline rail station is around 3.6 km out, closer to a 45-minute walk or a short bus ride. Most residents drive. Broadband is a genuine bright spot: full gigabit coverage across the area, with no properties falling below the universal service obligation. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets.
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Frequently asked
- Is Nottingham 014 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Rents are affordable — a two-bed runs around £910 a month — and it's a family-oriented area with good greenspace access. The trade-off is a crime rate well above the national average and a school quality picture that's below the national norm. Deprivation is a genuine factor. For families on tighter budgets, it can work well; for those prioritising safety and school quality, it's worth comparing nearby areas.
- What is the rent in Nottingham 014?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £730 a month, a two-bedroom around £910, and a three-bedroom around £1,044. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 4.8% over the past year. For context, a two-bed here is meaningfully below the UK national median of around £1,200 a month.
- Is Nottingham 014 safe?
- Crime is elevated here. The recorded rate is around 130 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, compared to a UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's one of the more significant drawbacks of the area. Crime does vary within the neighbourhood, so it's worth checking street-level data for your specific postcode on the Police.uk website before deciding.
- What's the commute from Nottingham 014 to Nottingham city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 56% commute by car. The nearest tram stop is about 2.2 km away and the mainline rail station is around 3.6 km out, so public transport into the centre typically involves a short bus ride or drive to connect. Around 18% of residents work from home, which reduces the daily commute burden for a significant share of the population.
- Who lives in Nottingham 014?
- Mostly families — over a quarter of residents are under 18, and around half of households own their home. Social housing is much more prevalent here than in typical Nottingham neighbourhoods, making up over a third of properties. Private renters are a smaller share than elsewhere in the city. Resident incomes average around £26,500 a year, reflecting a working and lower-middle-class community.
- What schools are near Nottingham 014?
- There are 70 schools within 2 km of typical residents, so there's no shortage of options. Around 48% are rated Good or Outstanding — below the national average of roughly 89%, so quality is patchy. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is around 1.7 km away. Check your specific catchment with Nottingham City Council before committing to a move if schools are a priority.
- How affordable is buying a home in Nottingham 014?
- The median sale price is just over £214,000, and at local income levels — a median of around £26,500 a year — it takes roughly four years to save a typical deposit. That's relatively achievable by English city standards, making this one of the more accessible parts of Nottingham for first-time buyers on modest incomes.