Clifton South
Nottingham 037 · 4 sub-areas · 6,366 residents
Nottingham 037 is a residential neighbourhood within Nottingham, home to around 6,400 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £910 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a two-bed — though rents rose close to 5% last year. Social housing makes up a quarter of tenures here, giving this area a distinctly different profile from much of the rest of the city.
Clifton South 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 South?
3 parks and 3 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; 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 South in Nottingham
Living in Clifton South
This part of Nottingham has the feel of a settled, working neighbourhood — a high share of owner-occupiers, a sizeable social-rented sector, and a relatively young age spread that skews more towards families than the city's student-heavy inner core. It's not a neighbourhood that makes headlines, but it's affordable and functional in a way that genuinely matters when you're working out what you can afford.
Rent sits well below the UK median for comparable properties. A two-bedroom home runs around £910 a month, and three-bedroom houses come in at roughly £1,044. That's competitive even by Nottingham standards. The trade-off is that affordability here reflects the area's deprivation ranking — this neighbourhood sits in the bottom 25% nationally on the Index of Multiple Deprivation, so it isn't a cosmetic discount.
The population skews moderately young — just under a quarter are under 18, and a similar share are aged 18 to 34 — with a decent mix of families. Around 18% of households are couples with children, and nearly 29% are single-person households. Owner-occupation stands at 56%, which is solid for an urban area, while social renting accounts for roughly one in four homes. The degree-qualified share, at under 19%, is below the national average, pointing to a neighbourhood of working residents rather than a professional enclave.
The nearest tram stop is approximately 370 metres away — a short walk — which makes getting around Nottingham straightforward without a car. Over half of residents drive to work, though nearly one in five now works from home. Greenspace is accessible too, with the nearest park or green area under 320 metres away on average. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Nottingham 037 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. The area is affordable, has a tram stop nearby, decent greenspace within walking distance, and a settled community feel. The trade-off is that it sits in the most deprived quarter nationally, crime runs above the UK average, and the local Ofsted picture is patchy. For buyers or renters on a budget who need practical connectivity into Nottingham, it works well.
- What is the rent in Nottingham 037?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £732 a month, a two-bed around £910, and a three-bed roughly £1,044. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 4.8% last year, so expect continued upward pressure, but the starting point is well below the UK median.
- Is Nottingham 037 safe?
- Crime runs at around 106 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is above the UK national rate of roughly 80. Nottingham has elevated crime city-wide, and this neighbourhood sits broadly in line with that pattern. It's not an outlier within the city, but it's not low-crime either. Check street-level data for specific roads you're considering.
- What's the commute from Nottingham 037 to Nottingham city centre?
- The nearest tram stop is about 370 metres away — a short walk — giving direct access into the city centre. Over half of residents drive, but the tram makes car-free commuting realistic. The nearest mainline rail station is around 3.2 km away, best reached by tram or bus rather than on foot.
- Who lives in Nottingham 037?
- A mixed community — roughly split between owner-occupiers (56%), private renters (19%), and social housing tenants (25%). The age spread is fairly even across working-age groups, with about a quarter under 18. It's a working neighbourhood rather than a student or professional hub, with a below-average share of degree-qualified residents.
- What schools are near Nottingham 037?
- There are 36 schools within a typical 2km radius. Around 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just 370 metres away, which is a genuine positive. Overall provision is patchy, so research individual schools and admissions boundaries carefully before choosing a street.
- How good is broadband in Nottingham 037?
- Full-gigabit broadband is available to every home in the area — 100% coverage — with no connections falling below the government's minimum universal service obligation. It's one of the better-connected parts of Nottingham for remote workers who need reliable, fast internet.