North Sherwood
Nottingham 007 · 5 sub-areas · 7,592 residents
Nottingham 007 is a mixed residential area within Nottingham, home to around 7,600 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £910 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — though rents rose by nearly 5% in the past year. Owner-occupation is higher here than you'd expect for inner Nottingham, and over four in five residents can reach a green space within a short walk.
North Sherwood 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 North Sherwood?
The area is unusually green for its density — 5 parks and 2 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; 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.
Generated from the latest May 2026 data · refreshed automatically
Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
North Sherwood in Nottingham
Living in North Sherwood
This part of Nottingham has a grounded, residential feel — more settled families and long-term owner-occupiers than the student-heavy streets closer to the city centre. Around 63% of households own their home, which is high for an urban Nottingham postcode, and that ownership profile shapes the character of the streets: quieter, less transient, with a reasonable community feel.
On cost, Nottingham 007 sits at the affordable end of the city's rent gradient. A 2-bed at around £910 a month is well below the UK national median of roughly £1,200, and even the upper end — a three-bedroom property at around £1,044 — remains competitive against comparable cities. That said, a rent-to-take-home ratio of nearly 59% is a real pressure for anyone on a typical local salary of around £26,500, so affordability is relative.
Demographically, the area is fairly balanced across age groups. Under-18s make up just over a fifth of residents, which points to a meaningful family presence, while the 18–34 bracket accounts for roughly a quarter — so it's not purely a family zone. Social housing covers about one in five households, which is a higher share than many suburban Nottingham areas and reflects the mixed tenure character.
Practically, the nearest tram stop is around 2,200 metres away — a walkable distance on a good day, though most residents drive: over 41% commute by car, with only around 14% using public transport. Broadband coverage is excellent, with 100% of premises able to access gigabit speeds — useful if you work from home, and around 29% of residents here do. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on how different parts of this neighbourhood compare.
What you'll need on day one
Compare North Sherwood with
Frequently asked
- Is Nottingham 007 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's genuinely affordable — 2-bed rents around £910 a month — and more than 80% of residents can walk to a green space. The area is settled and owner-occupied to a higher degree than you might expect. The trade-off is a crime rate above the national average and school inspection ratings well below the national benchmark.
- What is the rent in Nottingham 007?
- A one-bedroom runs around £732 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 about 4.8% in the past year, so expect the trend to continue upward.
- Is Nottingham 007 safe?
- Crime runs at around 101 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — above the UK national rate of roughly 80. The area sits in the second-lowest deprivation decile nationally, which correlates with higher crime risk. It's not the highest-crime part of Nottingham, but safety is a real consideration worth researching before you move.
- What's the commute from Nottingham 007 to Nottingham city centre?
- The nearest tram stop is around 2,200 metres away — a reasonable walk or short bus ride to connect into the city. Only around 14% of residents use public transport to commute, with most people driving. Broadband is 100% gigabit-ready, which supports the roughly 29% of residents who work from home.
- Who lives in Nottingham 007?
- A fairly mixed community — roughly a quarter are aged 18–34, just over a fifth are under 18, and 63% of households own their home. Social housing accounts for about one in five households. Around 35% of residents hold a degree-level qualification, and the area has a meaningful ethnic mix with a diversity index of 49.
- What schools are near Nottingham 007?
- There are 96 schools within 2km, so you're not short of options. The catch is that only around 32% of those are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 2,500 metres away. Check individual Ofsted reports carefully before choosing a catchment address.
- How long is the commute from Nottingham 007 to Birmingham or London?
- By public transport, Birmingham is around 103 minutes and London around 148 minutes. The nearest mainline station is roughly 3,400 metres away, so factor in getting there too. For most residents, driving is the practical default for longer journeys.