Best Nottingham neighbourhoods: The ‘sleepy’ Nottinghamshire village where city folk are moving to in 2025
It was recently named in the Muddy Stilettos Best Places to Live Guide 2025
The name of this website might be Nottingham World, but regular readers will know that we like to bring you stories from other locations across Nottinghamshire.
As vibrant as Nottingham is, sometimes it’s good to look beyond the city limits and explore what the rest of the county has to offer.
We’re now a few days into 2025, which means many of us will inevitably be thinking about what our goals are for the year ahead.
Moving house is a big decision in anyone’s life, particularly if you’re moving to a different town, city or village.
As luck would have it, Nottinghamshire is packed with so many amazing places where you and your family could consider moving to in 2025.
At the end of last year, lifestyle magazine Muddy Stilettos picked out its top 10 places to live in Nottinghamshire for 2025.
The criteria was based on factors including schools, pubs and shopping.
One of the more underrated locations named by Muddy Stillettos was the village of Lowdham, located a few miles east of Nottingham.
But why are folk swapping the city for the sleepy Nottinghamshire countryside in 2025?
Well, allow us to explain.
Where is Lowdham and why are people moving there?
Renowned for its quintessential English charm, Lowdham paints the picture of rural serenity with quaint cottages, leafy lanes, and a peaceful atmosphere.
With a small population of just 3,247 (according to 2021 census data) the village is ideal for people who want to enjoy a tranquil rural lifestyle while still being within easy reach of Nottingham city centre.
The village has a strong sense of community, with various events and activities organised throughout the year, including fates, fairs, and social gatherings.
Despite its rural setting, Lowdham has a range of amenities to cater to residents' needs. These include a village shop, post office, pubs, primary school, church, and community centre.
Additionally, nearby towns like Southwell and Arnold offer further amenities and services.
Lowdham benefits from good transport links, making it easy for residents to travel to nearby towns and cities. The village has its own railway station, providing regular services to Nottingham, Newark, and Lincoln.
On why city folk are keen on Lowdham, Muddy Stilettos said: “Just 10 miles north-east of Nottingham, surrounded by rolling green fields, great gastropubs and good schools, Lowdham is a magnet for fresh-air-seeking families.
“The village has a lively community, fabulous schools within easy reach and feels rural, but not remote.
“With a train station on the Nottingham to Lincoln line and the two main roads that slice through the village providing speedy access out, Lowdham is a great spot for commuters or culture vultures who don’t want to give up city nightlife just yet.”