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

4.87

(17 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 23 in Nottinghamshire

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Saffron Court, NG2

By Cording Residential

Award winner 2023

4.41

(47 reviews)

Saffron Court, managed by Cording Residential, comprises of a range of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments. Located in Nottingham, residents here have access to car parking, a concierge, housekeeping, fitness center, co-working spaces and bicycle storage.

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Ranked 2nd out of 23 in Nottinghamshire

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Indigo Court, NG18

By Wise Living

4.12

(11 reviews)

Indigo Court, located in Mansfield, NG18, offers a range of modern rental properties. The development includes a variety of 1 and 2-bedroom apartments, designed for comfort and convenience. Residents of Indigo Court can enjoy easy access to local amenities, including supermarkets, retail parks, and the East Midlands Designer Outlet. Mansfield town center, with its broader range of stores and food outlets, is also conveniently close. The area is rich in leisure opportunities, from local football clubs to Sherwood Pines Forest Park, offering activities for outdoor enthusiasts and families

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Ranked 3rd out of 23 in Nottinghamshire

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Lloyds Living at Gateford Park, S81

By Lloyds Living

4.98

(8 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 4th out of 23 in Nottinghamshire

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Lloyds Living at Gateford Manor, S81

By Lloyds Living

4.58

(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 5th out of 23 in Nottinghamshire

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Alex Lee (Tenant)

Lloyds Living at Gedling, NG4

Jun 2025

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Our perfect home

Alex Lee (Tenant)

Lloyds Living at Gedling, NG4

Jun 2025

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

Firstly we would just like to thank Adam who has been amazing from our first house viewing to completing our move in, could not praise him enough! There are plenty of nearby shops and schools around the local area with transport also available nearby. The street we have just moved into has very friendly neighbors who are all lovely!

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

Couldn’t think of any bad insights! Our move has been smooth sailing from start to finish all thanks to Lloyd’s living!

What is the best feature of your home:

The best feature of our home is the Kitchen/Diner and the garden, we love it!

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Moeena Malik (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Gedling, NG4

Jun 2025

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

I’ve had a really positive experience renting a property through Lloyds.

Moeena Malik (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Gedling, NG4

Jun 2025

The property is well-designed, modern, and comfortable, with a good layout and quality fittings throughout. Facilities like heating, appliances are reliable and efficient. Building and property management through Lloyds has been excellent – communication is clear, and any issues are handled promptly and professionally. The team is approachable, friendly, and always ready to help. The overall standard of the property and management service has made living here a stress-free and enjoyable experience. I’d happily recommend them to others. From the beginning, the team was professional, responsive, and supportive. The process was smooth and transparent, and any questions or maintenance issues were dealt with quickly and efficiently. The property was clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described. I’ve felt well looked after throughout my tenancy, and I would definitely recommend Lloyds to anyone looking for a reliable letting agency. Thank you to the team for making renting stress-free and pleasant!

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

The street is generally quiet and friendly, with good parking availability and regular bin collections. I’ve not experienced any major issues with traffic noise or anti-social behaviour. It’s a pleasant and safe place to live overall, and I’ve really enjoyed my time here

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

One thing you don’t notice during a typical viewing is how peaceful and friendly the neighbourhood really is. It’s a welcoming community, and neighbours are respectful and helpful

What is the best feature of your home:

Gas stove and central heating, the downstairs WC is of god size, and sitting in the garden in the evening is our favourite part.

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Chiara (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Gedling, NG4

Jun 2025

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Countryside on your doorstep.

Chiara (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Gedling, NG4

Jun 2025

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

Close to local amenities, you live in the country side but easily reach the city centre in 20 minutes driving! The area is quite and family friendly. Roads are clean.

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

The ongoing noise and traffic from roadworks, even in Saturday.

What is the best feature of your home:

The house is fully detached, you don't feel like living in a box!

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Ibraheem A (Tenant)

Lloyds Living at Gedling, NG4

Jun 2025

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

The management team are great

Ibraheem A (Tenant)

Lloyds Living at Gedling, NG4

Jun 2025

The design is very open for a new build, there are very minimal snags other than obvious cracks that occur. Everything is cinviently located and it feels as though the kitchen layout has been thought through, the bathroom downstairs for some reason has a very small sink so using it for things like washing hands can be difficult. The fencing does have a few holes and the grass doesn’t seem to be have laid out properly, there’s no light in the storage cupboard but this is the only criticism I can give. The management team are great

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

Very good amenities near by, close to everything through driving distance, however most shops are a 10 min walk away

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

How much dust there would be from all the building work going in

What is the best feature of your home:

I think the best feature of the property are the French doors leading to the garden, as having this open throughout the day really helps with the stuffiness.

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Adonis (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Gedling, NG4

Jun 2025

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

The ares is really good and spacious.

Adonis (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Gedling, NG4

Jun 2025

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

I love this development as we have plenty of parking space and it is a very quiet neighborhood. The bins are collected on time and we dont experience any traffic noise

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

I wish had known how dusty the area would be as they are still carrying out construction works. They used to spray water on the roads to keep the dust settled but they stopped doing that a long time ago one may have to wash their car 7days a week

What is the best feature of your home:

I love our main bedroom it is very spacious and we have a huge backyard.

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