Cropwell Bishop, Kinoulton & Upper Broughton
Rushcliffe 010 · 3 sub-areas · 5,886 residents
Rushcliffe 010 is a quiet, largely owner-occupied corner of Rushcliffe in the East Midlands, home to around 5,900 people. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £884 a month — noticeably below the UK average for a 2-bed — and the area skews older and more settled than most of its neighbours, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 or above.
Cropwell Bishop, Kinoulton & Upper Broughton 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. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; 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 Cropwell Bishop, Kinoulton & Upper Broughton?
Greenspace is reachable but isn't on the immediate doorstep — most residents walk a few blocks to reach a park; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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; broadband infrastructure is patchy — worth checking the specific postcode.
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Cropwell Bishop, Kinoulton & Upper Broughton in Rushcliffe
Living in Cropwell Bishop, Kinoulton & Upper Broughton
Rushcliffe 010 feels more like a mature, residential suburb than a neighbourhood in transition. The streets here are dominated by owner-occupiers — over four in five households own their home — and the population is noticeably older than the Rushcliffe average, with a combined 53% of residents aged 50 or above. It's the kind of place where people put down roots rather than pass through.
Rents are competitive for the area. A two-bedroom home runs around £884 a month and a three-bedroom around £1,115. That said, rents rose around 4% last year, and at 41% of typical take-home pay, housing costs still represent a real stretch for renters. For buyers, the median sale price sits at roughly £354,000, and a typical deposit takes about 4.8 years to save on a local salary.
The people who live here are predominantly settled families and older couples. Nearly a fifth of households are couples with children, and almost a quarter are single-person households. The degree-qualified share is 41%, above the regional norm, and the claimant unemployment rate is low at around 2%. It's not a transient population — the vast majority of residents were born in the UK, and the ethnic diversity index is low at 7.1.
Practically speaking, you'll need a car here. Over half of residents drive to work, and just 1.4% use public transport for their commute — one of the lowest figures you'll find anywhere in the East Midlands. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 6.5 km away in a straight line, so factor in a drive or a bus. Broadband gigabit availability is limited at 19%, though no properties fall below the universal service obligation. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how the neighbourhood breaks down.
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Frequently asked
- Is Rushcliffe 010 a nice place to live?
- For older residents, settled families and remote workers, it's genuinely pleasant — low crime, good schools, green space within reach and a strong sense of stability. The trade-off is that it's car-dependent and public transport is minimal. If you don't drive or need easy access to a city centre, it's a harder sell.
- What is the rent in Rushcliffe 010?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £713 a month, a two-bedroom about £884, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,115. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 4% over the past year.
- Is Rushcliffe 010 safe?
- Yes, it's notably safe. The crime rate is around 31 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, well below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. Low deprivation and a stable, owner-occupied population both contribute to the low crime figures.
- What's the commute from Rushcliffe 010 to Nottingham city centre?
- Most residents drive — over half commute by car, and public transport use is minimal at just 1.4%. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 6.5 km away in a straight line, so factor in a drive to reach it. Remote working is common here, with around 41% of residents working from home.
- Who lives in Rushcliffe 010?
- Mainly older, settled households — over a quarter of residents are 65 or above, and more than half are aged 50 or older. Owner-occupation is very high at 81%. It's a well-educated population, with 41% holding a degree, and claimant unemployment is low at around 2%.
- What schools are near Rushcliffe 010?
- There are three schools within typical catchment distance, and all three are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is around 5 km away. With a small number of local schools, it's worth checking current catchment boundaries directly with the local authority.
- Is Rushcliffe 010 good for families?
- It suits established families well — low crime, good schools, high owner-occupation and reasonable rents. The area is very car-dependent, so families without a car will find it less practical. Around one in five households here are couples with children.