Clifton North
Nottingham 035 · 6 sub-areas · 9,792 residents
Nottingham 035 is a mixed residential neighbourhood within Nottingham, home to around 9,800 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £910 a month — noticeably below the UK average for a 2-bed — though crime rates run well above the national baseline. It's a genuinely affordable corner of the city, but one that comes with real trade-offs worth knowing about before you commit.
Clifton 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.
Overview
What's it like to live in Clifton North?
The area is unusually green for its density — 6 parks and 4 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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Clifton North in Nottingham
Living in Clifton North
This part of Nottingham sits on the more affordable end of the city's rental market, with a demographic mix that reflects its character: roughly a quarter of residents are under 18, suggesting plenty of families, and just over half own their home outright or with a mortgage. It doesn't have the student-heavy feel of central Nottingham, nor the polished feel of some of the city's more expensive suburbs — it's a working neighbourhood where people get on with things.
Rents here are genuinely low by most standards. At around £910 a month for a two-bedroom, you're paying meaningfully less than the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for the same size. A one-bed comes in at about £730, and a three-bed at just over £1,000. That said, affordability is relative — with a median resident salary of around £26,500, rent-to-take-home still runs at roughly 59%, which is stretched. The deposit hurdle is comparatively manageable at just under four years' savings.
About a quarter of residents are in social housing, which is a higher share than many comparable Nottingham neighbourhoods. Private renters make up around 22% of households, and owner-occupiers account for just over half. That tenure mix shapes the feel of the place: it's stable rather than transient, with a settled older population alongside younger families.
For getting around, the nearest tram stop is only about 500 metres away, making the city centre reachable without a car. Over half of residents still drive to work, but the tram option is there for those who want it. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.4 km away — around a 30-minute walk, or a short tram or bus ride. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets of the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Nottingham 035 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Rents are well below the UK average — a two-bed runs about £910 a month — and it's a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood with good tram access. The trade-off is crime running well above the national average and a below-average share of nearby schools rated Good or Outstanding. It suits buyers and renters who want affordability and stability over polish.
- What is the rent in Nottingham 035?
- A one-bedroom flat averages around £730 a month, a two-bed around £910, and a three-bed just over £1,000. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 4.8% over the past year. Even so, these figures sit meaningfully below the UK national median for equivalent bedroom sizes.
- Is Nottingham 035 safe?
- Crime runs at around 137 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is well above the UK national rate of roughly 80. Nottingham generally records higher crime than the national average, and this neighbourhood reflects that citywide pattern. It's worth checking specific street-level data for the exact part of the neighbourhood you're considering.
- What's the commute from Nottingham 035 to Nottingham city centre?
- The nearest tram stop is roughly 500 metres away, making the city centre easily reachable by tram without a car. Around half of residents still drive to work. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.4 km away — a short tram or bus ride — with trains running to Birmingham in around 100 minutes and London in around 125 minutes.
- Who lives in Nottingham 035?
- A mixed population — over a quarter are under 18, pointing to a strong family presence. Just over half own their home, around 26% are in social housing, and 22% privately rent. The median resident salary is about £26,500. It's a settled, working neighbourhood rather than a student or young-professional hub.
- What schools are near Nottingham 035?
- There are 53 schools within 2 km of typical residents — plenty of choice geographically. However, only around 37% of those nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is well below the national average. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 1,340 metres away. Check individual catchment boundaries carefully before committing.