Nottingham property: The best and worst parts of Nottingham to live in 2024, according to new research

If you’re debating whether to move house this year, then you’ll appreciate just how much thought goes into such a decision. 

Even moving from one part of a city to another can present a completely different way of living, which is why it’s important to base your decision on facts. 

Earlier this month Garrington Property Finders released its annual Best Places to Live guide. 

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The guide has crunched data regarding more than 1,400 towns, cities and villages across England and Wales to summarise the best (and worst) places to live in 2024. 

The objective, impartial guide is based on publicly available data concerning factors such as schools, employment, and house prices. 

This year, the picture-postcard Berkshire village of Twyford has been crowned as the best place to live in England and Wales. 

In light of this new data, we thought we’d compare the seven parts of Nottingham included in the guide. 

You can view the full guide here. 

1. Ruddington

Overall rank - 65/1429

Natural environment - 1191

Wellbeing - 73

Heritage/culture - 240

Schools, employment and connectivity - 390

House price quality and value - 27

Average family home cost - £475,849

Average sales price change in last 12 months - -2%

2. West Bridgford

Overall rank - 168/1429

Natural environment - 1221

Wellbeing - 372

Heritage/culture - 537

Schools, employment and connectivity - 53

House price quality and value - 254

Average family home cost - £551,682

Average sales price change in last 12 months - 5.6%

3. Beeston (Broxtowe)

Overall rank - 283/1429

Natural environment - 1200

Wellbeing - 616

Heritage/culture - 475

Schools, employment and connectivity - 193

House price quality and value - 262

Average family home cost - £462,970

Average sales price change in last 12 months - 2%

4. Arnold 

Overall rank - 638/1429

Natural environment - 1122

Wellbeing - 1009

Heritage/culture - 748

Schools, employment and connectivity - 157

House price quality and value - 388

Average family home cost - £392,110

Average sales price change in last 12 months - 0.5%

5. Nottingham (city centre)

Overall rank - 930/1429

Natural environment - 1029

Wellbeing - 1360

Heritage/culture - 99

Schools, employment and connectivity - 93

House price quality and value - 1358

Average family home cost - £345,127

Average sales price change in last 12 months - 4.5%

6. Carlton (Gedling)

Overall rank - 941/1429

Natural environment - 1399

Wellbeing - 1065

Heritage/culture - 500

Schools, employment and connectivity - 226

House price quality and value - 782

Average family home cost - £383,466

Average sales price change in last 12 months - 4.6%

7. Clifton 

Overall rank - 1098/1429

Natural environment - 726

Wellbeing - 1381

Heritage/culture - 745

Schools, employment and connectivity - 95

House price quality and value - 1382

Average family home cost - £329,868

Average sales price change in last 12 months - 4.7%