Moving to Nottingham
Nottinghamshire, England
Getting around
Nottingham Express Transit tram, extensive Nottingham City Transport buses, and East Midlands Railway services to London St Pancras.
Commute to London: 1 hour 50 minutes by train
Key neighbourhoods
West Bridgford
~£310,000Desirable suburb south of the Trent with excellent schools, a bustling high street, and Trent Bridge cricket ground.
Hockley
~£180,000Creative quarter in the Lace Market area with independent boutiques, cafés, and a vibrant nightlife.
Beeston
~£235,000Affordable suburb near the university with a strong high street, tram access, and a friendly community.
Mapperley
~£250,000Leafy residential area to the north-east with Victorian houses and independent shops on Mapperley Top.
Council tax
Band D council tax in Nottingham averages £2,755.39 a year for 2026/27, including the police and fire precepts. Your own bill depends on your property's valuation band (A–H), and can differ within the area where a parish sets its own precept. Source: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Local tips
- Nottingham has an award-winning tram system that connects key suburbs to the city centre.
- The city's bus network is one of the most comprehensive outside London.
- Wollaton Hall, the house that inspired Wayne Manor in The Dark Knight Rises, is free to visit.
- Nottingham's Lace Market is a historic area with beautiful Victorian architecture.
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