Wilford & Silverdale
Nottingham 034 · 4 sub-areas · 6,099 residents
Nottingham 034 is a residential neighbourhood within Nottingham, home to around 6,100 people and skewing noticeably older and more settled than much of the city. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £910 a month — well below the UK national median for a two-bed — and over seven in ten households here own their home outright or with a mortgage.
Wilford & Silverdale 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. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Wilford & Silverdale?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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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Wilford & Silverdale in Nottingham
Living in Wilford & Silverdale
What sets this part of Nottingham apart from the city's student-heavy inner areas is how owner-occupied and settled it feels. The housing stock is predominantly residential, the age profile is spread fairly evenly across all adult bands, and more than 70% of households own their home. That's a markedly different character from the high-turnover rental neighbourhoods closer to the university campuses.
On rent, this neighbourhood sits comfortably below the UK national two-bed median of around £1,200 a month. A two-bed here runs about £910, and even a three-bed comes in at around £1,044. The trade-off is that at nearly 59% of take-home pay going on rent, affordability still bites — a reflection of Nottingham's relatively modest local wages rather than high rents. A typical resident earns around £26,500 a year.
The demographic picture is unusually balanced. Around one in five residents is under 18, and a similar share is 65 or older — suggesting established family households and long-term residents rather than the churn you'd find in many urban postcodes. Single-person households account for nearly a third of the total. The degree-holding share sits at 35%, which is solid without being exceptional.
For day-to-day movement, most people here drive — nearly half of residents commute by car. A tram stop is close by, roughly 400 metres away, giving a useful alternative into the city centre. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.7 km away — a roughly 34-minute walk, or more realistically a short drive or tram connection. Greenspace is accessible too, with the nearest within 336 metres. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Nottingham 034 a nice place to live?
- It's one of the more settled, owner-occupied parts of Nottingham — quieter and more family-oriented than the city's student-heavy areas. Crime sits slightly below the national average, greenspace is within easy reach, and rents are well below the UK median. The trade-off is that Ofsted ratings for nearby schools are below the national average, so families should check individual schools carefully.
- What is the rent in Nottingham 034?
- A one-bed runs around £732 a month, a two-bed about £910, and a three-bed roughly £1,044. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. All three are meaningfully below the UK national two-bed median of around £1,200, making this one of the more affordable parts of the East Midlands.
- Is Nottingham 034 safe?
- The crime rate here is around 71 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — slightly below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. For a Nottingham neighbourhood, that's a reasonably reassuring figure. The settled, owner-occupied character of the area tends to correlate with lower crime rates compared to higher-turnover parts of the city.
- What's the commute from Nottingham 034 to Nottingham city centre?
- A tram stop is roughly 400 metres away — about a five-minute walk — giving a direct route into central Nottingham. Most residents drive, with nearly half commuting by car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.7 km away. Overall, the neighbourhood is well-connected for city-centre access without being dependent on a single mode.
- Who lives in Nottingham 034?
- Predominantly long-term, owner-occupying households — over 73% own their home. The age spread is unusually even, with all age groups from children to retirees each accounting for roughly a fifth of residents. It's a locally-rooted community: around 88% were born in the UK, and the single-person household share of 31% is in line with the national average.
- What schools are near Nottingham 034?
- There are 46 schools within typical catchment distance, but around 52% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1,854 metres away. Families should check individual catchment boundaries carefully, as the spread of school quality in this part of Nottingham is wider than average.
- How does Nottingham 034 compare to other Nottingham neighbourhoods for rent?
- It sits at the more affordable end of the Nottingham rental market — a two-bed at around £910 is below the city norm and well under the national median of around £1,200. The owner-occupied character means private rental stock is relatively limited, so availability can be lower than in the more transient parts of the city closer to the universities.