Old Basford
Nottingham 009 · 5 sub-areas · 8,008 residents
Nottingham 009 is a mixed residential area within Nottingham, home to around 8,000 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £910 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed and relatively accessible by Nottingham's own standards. The neighbourhood sits in the lower third of the city's deprivation index, though greenspace access is genuinely strong, with over nine in ten residents within easy walking distance of open space.
Old Basford is a mid-density neighbourhood of Nottingham in the East Midlands region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Old Basford?
The area is unusually green for its density — 5 parks and 5 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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Old Basford in Nottingham
Living in Old Basford
Nottingham 009 feels like a settled, working-class neighbourhood — not the student-heavy city centre, not the leafier fringe suburbs, but somewhere in between. Most streets are owner-occupied or social housing, with private renting a smaller slice than you might expect for this part of the city. Greenspace is a quiet strength: the nearest park or green area is barely 200 metres away on average, and over 90% of residents can reach open space on foot.
On cost, this neighbourhood is one of the more affordable parts of Nottingham. A one-bedroom flat runs around £732 a month, a two-bed around £910, and a three-bed around £1,044. That's well under the national two-bed median of roughly £1,200, and significantly cheaper than the East Midlands' more expensive commuter spots. Council tax (Band D) comes to around £2,755 a year, which is broadly in line with the wider Nottingham rate. Be aware that rent-to-take-home ratios here are still stretched — at nearly 59%, the average renter is putting a large share of pay toward housing.
The population here skews slightly older than Nottingham's inner city. Under-18s make up nearly 22% of residents, and one-person households account for just over a third — suggesting a mix of families, single adults, and older settled residents. The ethnic diversity index sits at 50, indicating a genuinely mixed community, with around 81% of residents UK-born.
For getting around, a tram stop is close — under 400 metres away — which connects into Nottingham city centre without needing a car. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1,960 metres away, around a 25-minute walk. Most residents drive (about 52% travel to work by car), though work-from-home rates here are also notable at nearly 24%. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Nottingham 009 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. The neighbourhood is affordable, has excellent greenspace access — over 90% of residents can walk to open space — and a tram stop nearby. The trade-off is crime running above the UK average and school quality below the national benchmark. It suits people who want space and low rents more than proximity to the city's nightlife or top-rated schools.
- What is the rent in Nottingham 009?
- A one-bedroom flat averages 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% over the past year. All figures are well below the UK median two-bed rent of around £1,200.
- Is Nottingham 009 safe?
- Crime runs at around 115 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — above the UK average of roughly 80. Nottingham city-wide has elevated crime compared to similarly-sized English cities, and this neighbourhood sits within that pattern. It's not the highest-crime area in the city, but safety-conscious renters should compare it against Nottingham's outer neighbourhoods before deciding.
- What's the commute from Nottingham 009 to Nottingham city centre?
- The tram stop is under 400 metres away, making the city centre very accessible without a car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1,960 metres away — roughly a 25-minute walk. Around 52% of residents commute by car, but the tram link means driving isn't essential for city-centre workers.
- Who lives in Nottingham 009?
- A mixed community — just over half owner-occupiers, with a significant 22% in social housing and 21% private renters. The age spread is broad, with families (under-18s make up nearly 22%) sitting alongside single-person households (about 34%). The ethnic diversity index is 50, reflecting a genuinely mixed population, with around 81% UK-born.
- What schools are near Nottingham 009?
- There are 84 schools within 2km, so choice isn't an issue. Around 54% of those within typical catchment distance are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is roughly 2,350 metres away. Families should check individual school catchment areas and Ofsted ratings carefully.
- How does Nottingham 009 compare to other Nottingham neighbourhoods on affordability?
- It sits on the affordable side for the city. A two-bed at around £910 a month is well below the UK median, and the deposit savings horizon of about 3.9 years is tight but manageable on local wages. The main pressure is that rent takes nearly 59% of average take-home pay — high even by Nottingham standards.