A guide to living in Nottinghamshire

If you're looking for a new home, Nottinghamshire is the destination to be. From quaint villages and picturesque countryside to vibrant cities and large towns; there's plenty on offer in this diverse county. In this guide, we'll take you through what makes Nottinghamshire such a great place to live, work or study - from where it lies in England to some of the best schools in the area - so that you can find your perfect match!

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Best places to live in Nottinghamshire

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Lloyds Living at Gedling, NG4

By Lloyds Living

Award winner 2025

4.71

(23 reviews)

Lloyds Living at Gedling is a brand-new development of 2 and 3 bedroom homes. All the homes on this site benefit from solar panels. The development is boarded by the 240-acre Gedling Country Park and is just a couple of miles away from the bustling market town of Arnold which has a number of high street shops, independent retailers, banks, pubs, restaurants, a leisure centre and theatre. It is also only 5 miles from the centre of Nottingham and a bus network connects the development to the local towns and cities. There are also a number of local schools (nursery, primary and secondary) and a hospital nearby.

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Ranked 1st out of 25 in Nottinghamshire

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British Waterways, NG1

By Native Communities

4.67

(24 reviews)

A vibrant community of residents that feels like family, with the freedom to join in as much or as little as you like. Easy access to neighbourhood bars and restaurants in Nottingham. And a unique, Grade-II listed apartment that you’re proud to call home in an iconic location. Find it all at British Waterways.

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Ranked 2nd out of 25 in Nottinghamshire

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Lloyds Living at Gateford Park, S81

By Lloyds Living

4.98

(11 reviews)

Gateford Park by Lloyds Living offers residents a collection of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes. Homes include open plan kitchen/diners, integrated appliances, en-suites, parking and gardens. With plenty of green open space to enjoy on the doorstep, spending time outdoors with the family is easy. Additionally, the National Trust’ Cumber Park just an 8-mile drive away. Residents at Gateford Park benefit from excellent transport links including the A57, A60, A1 and the M1. Shireoaks and Worksop railway stations just a 6-minute drive away, and for those who fancy a change of scenery, the bustling city of Sheffield is around a 30-minute drive. Families will also benefit from Ofsted rated “Good” schools nearby.

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Ranked 3rd out of 25 in Nottinghamshire

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Lloyds Living at Gateford Manor, S81

By Lloyds Living

4.56

(7 reviews)

Gateford Manor is a brand new development featuring a collection of 3 and 4 bedroom homes. Homes include open plan kitchen/diners,intergrated appliances, en-suites, parking and gardens. Situated on the outskirts of Worksop, Gateford Manor offers a balance of open countryside with great transport links. Gateford is surrounded by open countryside, with fast access to the M1, A1, A57 and A60 road links bringing Sheffield, Nottingham, Lincoln and Doncaster within easy reach. Additionally, Gateford Manor is just a stone’s throw away from Worksop, which offers a host of amenities including high-street shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés and bars. Families will also benefit from Ofsted rated “Good” schools nearby.

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Ranked 4th out of 25 in Nottinghamshire

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Lace Market Quarter, NG1

By Cording Residential

4.48

(6 reviews)

The Lace Market Quarter is a new development of unique contemporary apartments situated in the historical Lace Market area of Nottingham. A combination of four restored listed buildings, complemented by two new five and seven story buildings all surrounding a central courtyard, the development creates a relaxing space right in the heart of the city.

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Rob (Tenant)

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The Barnum, NG2

Dec 2025

This is rated 2.00 out of 5.00.

Expensive, badly maintained and horribly located, unless you commute by train.

Rob (Tenant)

Unverified

The Barnum, NG2

Dec 2025

The gym and pool room are nice to have, but gym is ground floor at the front so men stare at the women working out. The bin rooms are far too small so it’s difficult to access all the bins resulting in overflowing rubbish. The doors in the basement are far too heavy and constantly broken and open creating a security issue. The bin room locks on the outside were removed, allowing thieves to bypass the building security. The property managers pay no attention to the issues on site. The garage door has been broken for approx 15 months. The ramp exit, side gate and main entrance doors are all broken and stay open. Noise from within the building is excellent, we never hear our neighbours, except the front door is paper thin so we hear everyone coming and going. The carpark only has space for 42 cars, plus 3 EV chargers and 3 disabled for around 300 people. There are hundreds of unused bike spaces but not a single motorbike space. The post room is tiny, the shelves constantly overflowing so it’s impossible to find your package easily. The flat itself isn’t bad, but the King size beds take up so much room, there isn’t any for a chest of draws.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Public transport is excellent, but the noise associated with the main road (front) or trains station (back) is high. Traffic is always extreme as the road is a main artery out of the city. The pavement is frequently filled with football fans heading to Nots County or Forest grounds. The housing estate near by is a high crime area. Beggars outside the local shops are a constant nuisance.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The front desk recommended that we fill in a survey. No points raised have been addressed at time of writing (3 months later)

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The trains don’t run after midnight, but they still come and go and spend hours with the engines on idle all through the night.

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Luke (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Gedling, NG4

Dec 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Great Home: 10/10 Recommend Lloyd’s Living

Luke (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Gedling, NG4

Dec 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Very peaceful, near the park and very easy to commute from as it is out of the city but does not take long to get to. A lot of amenities near by

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

How long the builders would be working for due to the roads

What is the best feature of your home:

The lounge, the double drive and the size of the garden

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Kazi B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

British Waterways, NG1

Dec 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Excellent property

Kazi B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

British Waterways, NG1

Dec 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Close to station. Excellent location and very scenic view. A quiet place in the middle of bustling city.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Responded promptly. I had some problems with the dishwasher which was promptly fixed.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

No such observations. Every thing was as expected.

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Sara M (Tenant)

Unverified

The Barnum, NG2

Dec 2025

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

It’s well designed. It’s only a small flat but uses the space well

Sara M (Tenant)

Unverified

The Barnum, NG2

Dec 2025

It’s well designed. It’s only a small flat but uses the space well. It has good storage and everything you need. The shared spaces are a problem. The door locks have all been broken since we moved in in March. This is a security risk and as a female makes me feel unsafe. The rear area near the bike stores is a mess and I think has been cleaned once since we moved in. The bin storage area is also unacceptable. It generally feels like management only cares about keeping up appearances (ie the bits the general public can see like reception and the gym are lovely but the bits that only affect the residents are not well maintained)

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The area is great. Super close to the trains, trams and buses. Parking at the station is super handy. Lots of local shops and restaurants, and very close to the centre of town. The new shop downstairs is nice

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The ticket system is ok but very slow. Everything internal to the flat has eventually been resolved but it took a long time

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I knew about the issues with security and the state of the out of sight public areas

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CB (Tenant)

Verified Resident

British Waterways, NG1

Dec 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Great Location, Great Design and Great Community

CB (Tenant)

Verified Resident

British Waterways, NG1

Dec 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Great location, next to public transport links, food shops and restaurant/bars. Neighbours are super lovely and respectful, and no anti-social/traffic noise.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

When i raised an issue someone in reception would usually get back to me on the same day.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Cost of council tax and having spare keys for regular guests

Manager response

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Resident feedback is so important to us, and we want to make sure we understand the reasons behind your rating and work together to resolve them. Are you able to please reach out to us on hello@britishwaterways-notts.co.uk to arrange a face-to-face meeting with our CommunityManager and discuss these further. Thanks, The British WaterwaysTeam

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