Cotgrave
Rushcliffe 009 · 5 sub-areas · 8,417 residents
Rushcliffe 009 is a residential pocket of Rushcliffe in the East Midlands, home to around 8,400 people. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £880 a month — noticeably below the UK average for a 2-bed — and owner-occupation here runs unusually high. The area sits firmly in the affordable half of the district, with a strong family presence and low unemployment.
Cotgrave 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.
Overview
What's it like to live in Cotgrave?
2 parks and 3 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,031 a month for a typical home.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Cotgrave in Rushcliffe
Living in Cotgrave
This part of Rushcliffe has a settled, suburban feel. Around seven in ten households own their home, which is considerably higher than in most urban areas and gives the streets a stable, long-established character. With over a fifth of the population under 18, families are a major presence — you'll see that reflected in the school catchments and in how the area is oriented day-to-day.
On cost, this neighbourhood sits at the more affordable end of the Rushcliffe range. A typical 2-bed comes in at around £880 a month, well under the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for a comparable property. Rents rose about 4% over the past year, in line with the broader regional trend rather than the sharper surges seen in city centres. Saving a deposit takes roughly 3.6 years at the median local salary — manageable by modern standards.
The people who live here skew toward working families and older households. The 50–64 and 65-plus age groups together account for nearly 38% of residents, which is on the higher side, while the under-18 share at just over 21% confirms families are well represented. The degree-holding share sits at around 31% — above average for the East Midlands but not as high as you'd find in the professional districts closer to Nottingham city centre. Ethnic diversity is low, with around 95% of residents born in the UK.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.4 km away in a straight line — about a 55-minute walk, so most people drive. Car use is the dominant commute mode at 56%, while an impressive 32% of residents work from home, which partly explains why public transport use is very low at under 4%. If you're office-bound in a major city, factor in that journey time carefully. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Rushcliffe 009 a nice place to live?
- For families and older residents looking for a settled, suburban feel, it works well. Owner-occupation is high at around 72%, crime is below the national average, and rents are relatively affordable. The trade-off is limited public transport — you'll need a car, and the nearest rail station is a few kilometres away.
- What is the rent in Rushcliffe 009?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £715 a month, a two-bedroom around £880, and a three-bedroom around £1,115. These are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 4% in the past year.
- Is Rushcliffe 009 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 62 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, noticeably below the UK national average of roughly 80. Deprivation scores also sit in the lower-to-mid range, suggesting a relatively comfortable and low-crime residential environment.
- What's the commute from Rushcliffe 009 to Nottingham or Birmingham?
- Most residents drive — public transport use is very low at under 4%. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.4 km away. By rail, Birmingham takes around 130 minutes and London around 159 minutes. Around 32% of residents work from home, which softens the commute picture considerably.
- Who lives in Rushcliffe 009?
- Primarily owner-occupying families and older households. Over a fifth of residents are under 18, around 38% are over 50, and nearly 72% own their home. It's a relatively homogeneous area, with around 95% of residents born in the UK, and a degree-holding share of about 31%.
- What schools are near Rushcliffe 009?
- There are 15 schools within typical catchment distance, with around 67% rated Good or Outstanding — below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 550 metres away. Given the high proportion of families here, checking individual catchment boundaries before committing is advisable.
- How does Rushcliffe 009 compare to other parts of Rushcliffe?
- It sits at the more affordable end of the district on rents, with a 2-bed around £880 a month. The high owner-occupation rate and family demographic make it feel more settled and suburban than areas closer to Nottingham city centre, which tend to attract younger renters.