Bingham
Rushcliffe 002 · 6 sub-areas · 11,347 residents
Rushcliffe 002, in the Rushcliffe district of the East Midlands, is home to around 11,300 people and sits at the more affordable end of the local market. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £884 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed — and nearly three-quarters of residents own their homes, giving the area a settled, established feel.
Bingham is a green, lower-density part of Rushcliffe — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. 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 Bingham?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; 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 £1,031 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.
Bingham in Rushcliffe
Living in Bingham
Rushcliffe 002 is a largely owner-occupied, family-oriented corner of Rushcliffe that feels more suburban than urban. With nearly three-quarters of households owning their homes and roughly one in five residents aged under 18, this is the kind of neighbourhood where the streets fill up at school run time and residents tend to stay for the long term. It sits well outside central Nottingham's rental heat, and that shows in the prices.
The cost picture here is genuinely competitive. At around £884 a month for a two-bedroom place, you're paying significantly below the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for the same size. Rents did tick up 4.1% last year, so the gap is slowly narrowing, but Rushcliffe 002 remains a credible choice for anyone priced out of central Nottingham or looking for more space for the money.
The demographic mix skews towards established households. Couples with children make up nearly a quarter of all households, and the over-50s account for close to 40% of residents — so this isn't a neighbourhood packed with first-year renters or shared houses. A degree-level qualification is the norm for around two in five residents, and unemployment sits low at just over 2%.
Practically, the nearest rail station is roughly 1.2 km away — about a 15-minute walk — and just over half of residents can reach green space on foot within a short walk. Nearly all homes here have access to gigabit broadband. The car is the dominant mode of getting around, with just over half the workforce driving to work and a substantial 38% working from home. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Rushcliffe 002 a nice place to live?
- For families and established households, yes. It's quiet, predominantly owner-occupied, and has low crime relative to the national average. It's not a neighbourhood packed with nightlife or young renters, but if you want space, stability and below-average rents, it delivers on all three.
- What is the rent in Rushcliffe 002?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £713 a month, a two-bedroom around £884, and a three-bedroom around £1,115. These are estimates based on district-level data scaled by local sale prices, so treat them as indicative rather than precise. Rents rose roughly 4% last year.
- Is Rushcliffe 002 safe?
- The crime rate here is around 60 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, noticeably below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area also ranks among the less deprived 20% of neighbourhoods in England, which typically correlates with lower crime levels.
- What's the commute from Rushcliffe 002 to Nottingham city centre?
- Specific journey times to Nottingham city centre aren't in our data, but the nearest rail station is about 1.2 km away — roughly a 15-minute walk. Most residents drive or work from home; only around 3% use public transport for commuting, so car access matters here.
- Who lives in Rushcliffe 002?
- Mainly established, owner-occupying families. Nearly three-quarters of households own their home, couples with children make up around a quarter of all households, and the over-50s account for close to 40% of residents. It's a settled, low-turnover community.
- What schools are near Rushcliffe 002?
- There are 28 schools within 2 km, but only around a third are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 4 km away. Check Rushcliffe's admissions maps and the Ofsted register directly before deciding.
- How good is broadband in Rushcliffe 002?
- Excellent. Gigabit-capable broadband reaches 97% of properties, and no homes fall below the minimum speed standard. For the 38% of residents who work from home, connectivity isn't a concern here.