Bobbers Mill
Nottingham 019 · 5 sub-areas · 10,486 residents
Nottingham 019 is a mid-sized residential area within Nottingham, home to around 10,500 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for roughly £910 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed — and owner-occupation runs well above what you'd expect in a city this size. It's a neighbourhood that punches above its weight on affordability, though the crime rate is something to weigh up.
Bobbers Mill 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 Bobbers Mill?
3 parks and 4 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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Bobbers Mill in Nottingham
Living in Bobbers Mill
This part of Nottingham has a distinctly settled, family-oriented feel — nearly two in three households own their home, which is unusually high for an urban neighbourhood within Nottingham. That owner-occupation skew shapes the character: you're more likely to find families and longer-term residents than a transient rental crowd.
The cost picture is one of the clearest reasons people end up here. Rents sit around £910 for a two-bedroom, and you can find a one-bed for roughly £730 a month. That's meaningfully cheaper than the UK national median, giving you genuine breathing room on a modest salary. The deposit hurdle is also more manageable than in bigger cities — at around 4.3 years of saving, it's achievable rather than theoretical for most buyers.
Who lives here? The population skews younger than the Nottingham average might suggest: more than a quarter of residents are under 18, and around a quarter are in the 18–34 bracket. That's a notably high share of children and young adults. One-person households make up just over a quarter of the total, while couples with children account for close to one in four — reinforcing that family feel. The ethnic diversity index of 64.5 points to a genuinely mixed community, with around a third of residents born outside the UK.
On a practical level, the nearest tram stop is roughly a kilometre away — about a 13-minute walk — making it a realistic option for getting into the city. The nearest mainline rail station is further out, around 3.3 km straight-line distance, so you'd likely need a bus or a bike for that. Broadband coverage here is 100% gigabit-capable, which is notable. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets.
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Frequently asked
- Is Nottingham 019 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. If affordability and owner-occupation matter to you, it stacks up well — rents are below the national median and most residents own their homes. The trade-off is a crime rate above the UK average and a school quality picture that's patchy, with only around 46% of nearby schools rated Good or Outstanding. It suits families who've done their homework on specific streets and schools.
- What is the rent in Nottingham 019?
- A one-bedroom flat typically runs around £732 a month, a two-bed around £910, and a three-bed around £1,044. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 4.8% in the past year. For comparison, the UK national median for a two-bed is around £1,200 a month, so this area is noticeably cheaper.
- Is Nottingham 019 safe?
- The crime rate is around 95 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national average of roughly 80. Nottingham has elevated crime rates city-wide, and this neighbourhood reflects that. It's not dramatically worse than the rest of the city, but it's worth checking street-level crime data for the specific roads you're looking at before committing.
- What's the commute from Nottingham 019 to Nottingham city centre?
- The nearest tram stop is roughly a 13-minute walk, which gives you a direct link into the city centre. Only about 12.5% of residents use public transport for their commute — half drive — so journeys depend heavily on mode. About one in four residents works from home, which reduces the daily commute question for a significant chunk of the population.
- Who lives in Nottingham 019?
- Mostly owner-occupier families — around two in three households own their home, and over a quarter of residents are under 18. One-person households make up just over a quarter of the total. It's a genuinely diverse community, with around a third of residents born outside the UK and an ethnic diversity index of 64.5. The feel is more settled residential than transient rental.
- What schools are near Nottingham 019?
- There are 139 schools within 2 km, so options are plentiful in terms of quantity. The quality picture is more mixed — around 46% are rated Good or Outstanding, well below the national share. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is under 1 km away at roughly 974 metres. If schools are a priority, it's worth checking individual Ofsted ratings rather than relying on the area average.
- How affordable is buying a home in Nottingham 019?
- The median house price is around £229,000, and at typical local saving rates it takes an estimated 4.3 years to accumulate a deposit. That's considerably more achievable than in many English cities. Owner-occupation at 63% suggests plenty of people do make the step — it's one of the stronger affordability cases within Nottingham.