Fast cars and fancy houses - What life is like in Nottinghamshire's 'poshest' village

There’s no denying that there are some pretty great places to live in Nottinghamshire, but few are as lucrative as Stanton-on-the-Wolds. 

Located a few miles south of Nottingham, the Stanton-on-the-Wolds was recently named by the Telegraph as one of the UK’s 48 poshest villages. 

Villages named on the list were chosen based on a combination of the highest housing values, best lifestyle facilities, connectivity, and chocolate-box appeal along with trendy amenities like yoga studios, cycling shops, and running clubs.

With just over 400 residents, it’s fair to say Stanton-on-the-Wolds is quite an exclusive place, perhaps increasing its appeal among those with a few quid. 

Located immediately west of Stanton-on-the-Wolds is the larger village of Keyworth, which is home to around 7,400 people. 

A house in Nottinghamshire’s ‘poshest village’ will set you back on average £696,926, according to the Telegraph. 

Keen to see if Stanton-on-the-Wolds really does deserve its lavish reputation, I decided to pay the village a visit. 

Oh, it’s definitely posh 

Stanton-on-the-Wolds is essentially made up of three roads - Stanton Lane, Browns Lane and Melton Road (A606). 

After arriving in the village I took a walk along Stanton Lane, where the Telegraph’s claim immediately rang true. 

With luxury, electric gate-guarded properties on either side of the road, I instantly got a sense of what all the fuss was about. 

Midway down Stanton Lane I came face-to-face with a red Ferrari which, even in the rain, looked absolutely stunning. 

You’d do well to find a battered Ford Focus parked in any of the driveways around here. 

Despite being home to less than 500 people, the village does have its own thriving golf club. 

Rated as one of the best golf courses in the UK, the Stanton-on-the-Wolds Golf Club is strictly members-only. 

Around the corner from Stanton Lane is the pretty All Saint’s Church, which dates back to the 13th century. 

On the other side of the village (AKA across a couple of fields) you’ll find Moores Nurseries and Garden Centre. 

The perfect retirement village

During my visit to Stanton-on-the-Wolds I could definitely see why the village is dubbed the poshest place in Nottinghamshire. 

With huge houses surrounded by idyllic countryside, it’s fairly obvious why high-earners would want to move there. 

There’s not much in the village itself, but that will only increase the appeal for those after a quiet life in the country. 

Retirees can spend their days on the golf course followed by a brisk walk in the rich Nottinghamshire countryside.

If Stanton-on-the-Wolds sounds like the perfect next move for you, I’d suggest you start saving sooner, rather than later.