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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British Waterways, NG1

By Native Communities

Award winner 2025

4.85

(26 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 1st out of 25 in Nottinghamshire

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Lloyds Living at Gedling, NG4

By Lloyds Living

Award winner 2025

4.73

(25 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 2nd out of 25 in Nottinghamshire

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Lloyds Living at Gateford Park, S81

By Lloyds Living

4.83

(12 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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Ranked 5th out of 25 in Nottinghamshire

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Meg S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Gateford Park, S81

Feb 2026

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

This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.

Overall helpful and happy experience. And a big thank you to Shivani for making it all happen for us! 💚 🏡

Meg S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Gateford Park, S81

Feb 2026

We are very happy with the layout of our new home, it is spacious and modern and the garage is a big plus! The only downside was that when we moved in the boiler wasn’t working properly and we had no hot water for 4 days. The washing machine and dishwasher were turned off under the sink. I think in future it would be beneficial to tenants for these checks to be made prior to the moving in date. The issues were however rectified quickly considering it was the weekend.

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

The estate is quiet and the neighbours are friendly. Local supermarkets are all within 7 mins drive.

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

I wish I’d mentally prepared for how difficult moving is! Especially with children 😂

What is the best feature of your home:

Garden, open plan living area, garage, modern kitchen and bathrooms.

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Miss Shams (Owner)

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Brierley Heath, NG17

Feb 2026

This is rated 1.00 out of 5.00.

Cowboy sales and customer service experience

Miss Shams (Owner)

Unverified

Brierley Heath, NG17

Feb 2026

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

The area in Stanton Hill is lovely and it could do with TLC with roadworks and infrastructure. There's a lot of beautiful walks in the country side and a few local groceries store and takeaways you that is walkable.

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

Wished they stop being a money grabbing and treat customers better.

What is the best feature of your home:

Nothing, they're still treating us badly and not being transparent throughout this journey.

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Em (Tenant)

Verified Resident

British Waterways, NG1

Feb 2026

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Great building to live in

Em (Tenant)

Verified Resident

British Waterways, NG1

Feb 2026

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

Good area with lots of shops and cafes close by and very close to the train station and buses. Unfortunately parking is very limited and the lights outside the building often don’t work, which makes it difficult when walking outside in the dark.

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

They always get in touch promptly and arrange a solution

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

The appliances (heating, oven, etc) didn’t come with any manuals or instructions so it was a struggle to set the heating on timers and work things. It would have been good to know how all those things worked upon moving in

Manager response

Hi Em, Thank you for your lovely review! We really appreciate your feedback on living here at British Waterways, we do have manuals available upon request but we apologise for not communicating that with you upon moving in! Regarding the streetlights, please do let us know if they are ever not turning on so we can relay that onto to estate managers as Bernie and I are usually gone before they would be switching on we are often unaware until brought to our attention. We are happy to hear you are enjoying the events, if you have any suggestions on what you would like to see in the future please do let me know so I can try and make it happen! I hope to see you at the next one!

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Will Beers, Community Host

Feb 2026

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M.ca (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Gedling, NG4

Feb 2026

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Few days in and we love it!

M.ca (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Gedling, NG4

Feb 2026

Moving in was really simple with Shivani, she went through everything and has been so easy to contact for any issues or questions. I love where we're located, it's well set up with loads of space for our family, its a well designed 3 bed making use of the end plot. Very quiet and tucked away and even with construction going on next door its really nice. I love the little extras that make a massive difference to everyday living like the outdoor lights and outdoor tap.

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

Everything is really close by and so easily accessible, love that it's a straight road into the rest of Notts eg Mapperley top and Sherwood. So there's so many options of Dr's, dentists, schools, take out and bus routes into town etc. Community seems nice, our little cul de sac is very well placed and quiet. Safe for the kids to play out. Love the park on the estate too and moving in has been relatively straight forward changing suppliers etc. Only downside is there's no corner shop right next to the estate so you have to drive 5 mins for a shop but otherwise perfect!

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

Can't find my general waste bin or my water meter. Would love to know where they are and what day is my bin day.

What is the best feature of your home:

Best feature is the top floor 3rd bedroom, theres so much space and amazing wardrobe space!

Manager response

Thank you for your lovely review. We’re really pleased to hear your move‑in went smoothly and that Shivani has been easy to contact and supportive. It’s great to know you’re enjoying the space, design, and quiet location of your home, as well as the practical extras like the outdoor lighting and tap. We’re also glad the location is working well for your family and that you’re enjoying the sense of community and nearby amenities. Thank you for highlighting the query around your general waste bin, water meter, and bin collection day. We’re sorry this wasn’t clearer at move‑in, and our team will be in touch to confirm these details for you. Thanks again for your feedback, and we hope you continue to enjoy your new home.

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The Lloyds Living Customer Team, The Lloyds Living Customer Team

Feb 2026

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Mohammed Akhtar (Tenant)

Verified Resident

British Waterways, NG1

Jan 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Mohammed Akhtar (Tenant)

Verified Resident

British Waterways, NG1

Jan 2026

I’ve had a brilliant experience at British Waterways Apartments from start to end of tenancy . The apartment was brand new and finished to a high standard. The service from Will Beers has been outstanding he always makes time for all residents, hosts great events, and resolves any issues quickly. Along with Bernadette, they both deserve a well earned bonus!, as the apartments wouldn’t be anywhere near as successful without them. Highly recommended!

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

Being within the city centre everything is local, you have Tesco, Co op and all the local restaurants.

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

All issues have been resolved quickly and efficiently

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

Everything can be known during the viewing, all questions had been answered

Manager response

Hello Mohammed, Thank you so much for your kind words about your time at British Waterways. Your experience as part of our community is very important to us, and we're glad that you have such good memories. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter! The British Waterways Team. Bernie & Will!

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Bernadette Baker, Community Manager

Jan 2026

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