'A great place for families': Nottinghamshire market town named as one of the UK’s best places to live in 2026
It’s been described as a “lovely little market town”
A Nottinghamshire market town with “excellent local schools and affordable housing” has been named as one of the UK’s best places to live in 2026.
Last week lifestyle magazine Muddy Stilettos released its annual ‘Best Places to Live’ guide, which included 260 towns and villages from across the UK.
Experts considered several different factors when creating the guide, including the quality of local schools, house prices and nearby attractions.
A total of eight Nottinghamshire locations were included in the brand-new 2026 version of the guide.
From leafy villages to thriving market towns, the guide includes five new entries for Nottinghamshire when compared to last year’s edition.
Why was Bingham named as one of the UK’s best places to live in 2026?
The market town of Bingham was one of the eight Nottinghamshire locations included by Muddy Stilettos in its ‘Best Places to Live in 2026’ guide.
Described by Muddy Stilettos as a “town on the up”, Bingham’s population grew by 949 people between the 2011 and 2021 Censuses.
Explaining why Bingham made the cut, Muddy Stilettos said: “A buzzing farmers’ market, cool cafés and friendly locals – just a few reasons to move to this lovely little market town.
“Surrounded by lush green countryside close to the Vale of Belvoir but just nine miles from the heart of Nottingham, Bingham is handy for city shopping and nightlife but has all the benefits of small town rural living (gotta love a town with free parking).
“With excellent local schools, affordable housing and a recent injection of youthful, entrepreneurial spirit, Bingham is a great spot for families looking to put down roots.”
The guide points out Bingham’s “clutch of cool cafes” that have opened in recent years, including Vanilla Bean and Butler’s Coffee House.
House prices in Bingham sold for an average of £305,935 over the last year, which is higher than the Nottinghamshire average of £261,094.
Bingham is described as “well-connected” by Muddy Stilettos, with regular direct trains to Nottingham taking just 15 minutes.
Early next year, Bingham will go up against 259 other places to be crowned Muddy Stiletto’s Best Places to Live in 2026.