Compton Acres & Lutterell
Rushcliffe 007 · 5 sub-areas · 9,768 residents
Rushcliffe 007, in the Rushcliffe district of the East Midlands, is home to around 9,800 people and sits at the more affordable end of the local market. A typical two-bedroom home lets for roughly £880 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed. Nearly four in five residents own their home, making this one of the more settled, owner-occupied corners of Rushcliffe.
Compton Acres & Lutterell is a mid-density neighbourhood of Rushcliffe 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; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Compton Acres & Lutterell?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; 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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Compton Acres & Lutterell in Rushcliffe
Living in Compton Acres & Lutterell
This part of Rushcliffe has the feel of a well-established residential area rather than a transient rental market. Owner-occupation runs at nearly 79%, which means long-term residents dominate and the neighbourhood has a settled, community-oriented character. Green space is close — the typical resident is within about 380 metres of a park or open area, and just over half of residents can reach greenspace on foot.
The cost picture here is genuinely competitive. Median monthly rent sits at around £1,030, and a two-bedroom home comes in at roughly £880 — well under the UK national median of around £1,200 for the same size. A one-bed is available from around £710 a month. Council tax (Band D) runs to about £2,640 a year, which is broadly in line with district averages across the East Midlands. Rents have risen around 4% over the past year, in step with regional trends.
The age profile here is notably spread across the life course. Around one in five residents is under 18, and a similar share is 65 or over — this isn't a young-professional hotspot. Couples with children make up nearly a quarter of households, and single-person households account for just under 29%. About half of residents hold a degree-level qualification, which sits above regional norms. Unemployment is low, with claimant count at around 2%.
Practically speaking, the nearest tram stop is under a kilometre away, while the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.1 km (about a 39-minute walk, or a short drive). Most residents commute by car — around 44% — while a striking 43% work from home, one of the higher rates you'll find in the East Midlands. Public transport for the daily commute is used by fewer than 5% of residents. Broadband is fully gigabit-enabled across the area, with no properties below the universal service obligation. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Rushcliffe 007 a nice place to live?
- For settled families and those working from home, it's a strong option. Owner-occupation is close to 79%, greenspace is within easy walking distance, and deprivation is among the lowest in England (IMD decile 9.3). It's quiet and residential rather than lively, which suits some people perfectly and others not at all.
- What is the rent in Rushcliffe 007?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £710 a month, a two-bedroom roughly £880, and a three-bedroom about £1,115. The overall median rent sits at around £1,030 — notably below the UK national median for a two-bed. Rents rose around 4% over the past year. Note these are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices.
- Is Rushcliffe 007 safe?
- Crime runs at around 80 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is broadly in line with the UK national average. Combined with a very low deprivation score — placing the area among the least deprived 10% in England — it's considerably safer in character than urban Nottingham or Leicester.
- What's the commute from Rushcliffe 007 to nearby cities?
- By public transport, Birmingham takes around 110 minutes, London around 135 minutes, and Manchester around 147 minutes. Most residents drive rather than use public transport — around 44% commute by car — and a striking 43% work from home full-time.
- Who lives in Rushcliffe 007?
- Predominantly long-term owner-occupiers — nearly 79% own their home. The age spread is wide, with significant shares both under 18 and over 65. About half of residents hold a degree-level qualification, and unemployment is low at around 2%. It's more families and settled older residents than young renters.
- What schools are near Rushcliffe 007?
- There are 62 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 53% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of roughly 89%, so it's worth checking individual ratings. The nearest Outstanding school is about 940 metres away, an easy walk for most families.
- Is Rushcliffe 007 good for working from home?
- It's one of the stronger areas in the East Midlands for remote workers. Around 43% of residents already work from home, suggesting the housing stock suits it well. Broadband is fully gigabit-enabled across the area, with no below-standard connections — so connectivity isn't an issue.