Ratcliffe, Sutton Bonington & Gotham
Rushcliffe 014 · 3 sub-areas · 7,790 residents
Rushcliffe 014, in the Rushcliffe district of the East Midlands, is home to around 7,790 people and sits firmly in owner-occupier territory — nearly three in four households own their home. A typical two-bedroom let runs about £884 a month, noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed, making it one of the more affordable pockets in the wider Nottingham commuter belt.
Ratcliffe, Sutton Bonington & Gotham 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 Ratcliffe, Sutton Bonington & Gotham?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; 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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Ratcliffe, Sutton Bonington & Gotham in Rushcliffe
Living in Ratcliffe, Sutton Bonington & Gotham
This part of Rushcliffe has the feel of a settled, suburban district rather than a high-density urban neighbourhood. The overwhelming majority of residents own their homes — around 74% — which gives the streets a quieter, more established character than you'd find closer to Nottingham city centre. Deprivation is low: an IMD decile of around 7.6 places this firmly in the less-deprived half of England.
The cost picture is relatively accessible for the region. A two-bed lets for around £884 a month — meaningfully below the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for the same size. Three-bed family homes come in at about £1,115 a month. If you're buying, the median sale price is around £339,000, and a typical deposit takes about 4.6 years to save on local earnings — tight, but not as stretched as many parts of southern England.
The population skews slightly older than urban areas. Around one in five residents is 50–64, and a further 18.5% are 65 or over. Families with children are well represented too, with roughly 21% of households being couples with children, and children under 18 making up about 22% of the population. It's not a young-professional-flat-share kind of place — it's more families and established households who've put down roots.
Practically speaking, the area is car-dependent. Over half of residents drive to work, and just 2.2% use public transport for their commute — so if you don't drive, factor that in carefully. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.4 km away by straight line, around a 55-minute walk or a short drive. Working from home is unusually common here: about 40% of residents work remotely at least some of the time, which partly explains why the area functions well despite modest public transport links. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within Rushcliffe 014.
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Frequently asked
- Is Rushcliffe 014 a nice place to live?
- For families and settled owner-occupiers, yes — it's a calm, low-deprivation suburban area with crime well below the national average. It's less suited to those who rely on public transport or want an urban buzz. Nearly three-quarters of households own their home, which tells you a lot about the character of the place.
- What is the rent in Rushcliffe 014?
- A one-bed runs around £713 a month, a two-bed about £884, and a three-bed roughly £1,115. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 4.1% in the past year, broadly in line with wider East Midlands trends.
- Is Rushcliffe 014 safe?
- Yes — crime sits at around 65 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, noticeably below the UK national rate of roughly 80. Low deprivation and a predominantly owner-occupied population both correlate with lower crime, and the area consistently ranks in the safer half of English neighbourhoods.
- What's the commute from Rushcliffe 014 to Nottingham city centre?
- The area is car-dependent, and just 2.2% of residents commute by public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is about 4.4 km away. If you're driving, Nottingham is a short trip; by public transport it's less straightforward, so a car is strongly recommended for regular commuters.
- Who lives in Rushcliffe 014?
- Mostly settled families and older owner-occupiers. Around 74% own their home, children under 18 make up about 22% of residents, and the 50-plus age groups account for nearly 38%. It's not a young-professional area — the 18–34 share is relatively low at around 22.5%.
- What schools are near Rushcliffe 014?
- There are five schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 26% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share. With a small number of schools, one inspection can shift that figure significantly, so check individual ratings on the Ofsted website. The nearest Outstanding school is about 5.8 km away.
- How does the cost of living in Rushcliffe 014 compare to the rest of the UK?
- Rents are below the national average — a two-bed at around £884 compares favourably to the UK median of roughly £1,200. However, rent still takes up about 41% of typical take-home pay locally, reflecting modest local salaries rather than high rents. Council tax at around £2,643 a year (Band D) is in the mid-range nationally.