St Ann's West
Nottingham 023 · 6 sub-areas · 12,530 residents
Nottingham 023 is a densely populated inner-city neighbourhood within Nottingham, home to around 12,530 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £910 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — but this is a high-pressure rental market with over half of residents in private or social housing. The unemployment claimant rate and deprivation score both flag this as one of Nottingham's more challenged areas.
St Ann's West 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 population skews young, with a high concentration of 18- to 34-year-olds.
Overview
What's it like to live in St Ann's West?
The area is unusually green for its density — 5 parks and 5 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; there's a serious food scene on the doorstep — 92 restaurants and 30 distinct cuisines within a five-minute walk; nightlife is genuinely on tap — 10 clubs within a kilometre; 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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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
St Ann's West in Nottingham
Living in St Ann's West
This part of Nottingham has an unmistakably youthful, high-density character. Around half the population — 50.9% — is aged 18 to 34, which puts it among the most youth-heavy neighbourhoods in the East Midlands. That shapes everything from the local economy to the feel of the streets. It's an area where households are small (half are single-person), turnover is high, and the demand for rentals is constant.
On costs, it's affordable by national standards. A 2-bed averages around £910 a month — roughly a quarter below the UK median of £1,200 for a 2-bed — and a 1-bed comes in at about £730. That said, rents are rising: up 4.8% year-on-year, which is a meaningful squeeze when median resident salaries sit at around £26,500. At 58.8% of take-home pay going on rent, the affordability picture is tight even at these prices.
The tenure split tells you a great deal about this neighbourhood. Just 17.5% of households own their home — unusually low even by inner-city standards. Social housing accounts for 46.2% of tenure, with private renting making up most of the rest. That means a large share of residents are in some form of managed or subsidised accommodation, which keeps the area's demographic profile concentrated toward lower-income households.
Practically speaking, the neighbourhood has decent connectivity. The nearest tram stop is roughly 620 metres away — a manageable walk — and the mainline rail station is around 1.4 km (about an 18-minute walk). Birmingham is reachable by public transport in under 90 minutes. Greenspace is closer than you might expect in a dense urban area: about 62% of residents are within a walkable distance of green space, and the nearest is roughly 270 metres. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Nottingham 023 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. Rents are low, the tram is walkable, and greenspace is closer than you'd expect. But crime runs at roughly four times the national rate, and the area scores in the bottom quarter nationally on the Index of Multiple Deprivation. It suits those prioritising affordability and city-centre access over a quieter, lower-crime environment.
- What is the rent in Nottingham 023?
- A 1-bed averages around £730 a month, a 2-bed around £910, and a 3-bed around £1,044. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose 4.8% over the past year, so expect further increases if the trend continues.
- Is Nottingham 023 safe?
- Crime here runs high — around 332 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is roughly four times the UK national average. Nottingham as a whole has elevated crime, and this neighbourhood sits toward the higher end within the city. It's worth comparing nearby neighbourhoods if safety is your primary concern.
- What's the commute from Nottingham 023 to Nottingham city centre?
- The tram stop is around 620 metres away — under a 10-minute walk — giving a fast route into the city centre. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.4 km away, roughly an 18-minute walk. Around 22% of residents use public transport for their commute, and 22% work from home.
- Who lives in Nottingham 023?
- Predominantly young adults — just over half the population is aged 18 to 34. Single-person households make up 50% of all households, and families are rare. Most residents rent, with 46% in social housing and 36% in private rentals. Owner-occupation is just 17.5%, well below the national norm.
- What schools are near Nottingham 023?
- There are 148 schools within 2 km, but around 48% are rated Good or Outstanding — significantly below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 1.2 km away. Families should check current Ofsted ratings directly, as quality varies considerably across the available options.
- How affordable is Nottingham 023 compared to the rest of the UK?
- Rents are low by national standards — a 2-bed at around £910 is well below the UK median of roughly £1,200. But at 58.8% of take-home pay going on rent, affordability is still stretched for local earners on the area's median salary of around £26,500 a year.