House prices in Nottingham
The median price paid for a home in Nottingham was £190,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,909 sales. House prices in Nottingham did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 18.8% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Nottingham was 20% lower than the median for East Midlands (£237,500). The average private rent in Nottingham was £1,014 a month in August 2026, 1.8% up on a year earlier (ONS). Nottingham had 12.4 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Nottingham stands out
- In the year ending June 2025, Nottingham had the 4th biggest net loss of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: −26.3 per 1,000 residents.
- Nottingham has the 18th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 12.4 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
- Nottingham is the 18th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
House prices in Nottingham
The median price paid in Nottingham was £190,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,909 sales, or £2,431 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £310,000 | 430 | £3,143 | +5.1% | +10.7% | £342,750 |
| Semi-detached | £210,000 | 952 | £2,611 | 0.0% | +26.5% | £227,000 |
| Terraced | £170,000 | 1,140 | £2,206 | +0.9% | +23.2% | £180,500 |
| Flats | £118,500 | 387 | £2,125 | −11.4% | −8.8% | £126,500 |
Compared with East Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | £190,000 | 0.0% | +18.8% | £2,431 | −1.1% |
| East Midlands | £237,500 | −1.2% | +10.5% | £2,784 | −1.0% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Nottingham sold for a median £2,431 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 13% lower than the figure for East Midlands (£2,784).
Nottingham has the 47th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 7th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 11th biggest rise of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
People moving in and out in Nottingham
In the year ending June 2025, 36,741 people moved to Nottingham from elsewhere in the UK and 45,449 moved away, a net loss of 8,708 (26.3 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Broxtowe 2,275
- Gedling 1,880
- Rushcliffe 1,377
Most moved out to
- Gedling 3,545
- Broxtowe 3,396
- Rushcliffe 2,811
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Crime in Nottingham
The police recorded 44,106 crimes in Nottingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 12.4 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Nottingham rose 10.3% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 0.4% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4.75 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 4.98 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.92 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.79 |
Nottingham has the 18th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 2nd highest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Nottingham
Nottingham is the 18th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 18th |
| Income | 30th |
| Employment | 53rd |
| Education and skills | 23rd |
| Health | 14th |
| Crime | 15th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 155th |
| Living environment | 41st |
Rents in Nottingham
The average private rent in Nottingham was £1,014 a month in August 2026, 1.8% up on a year earlier. Rents in Nottingham are 39.9% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Nottingham has the 155th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th highest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
How many homes sell in Nottingham
2,252 homes were sold in Nottingham in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.68 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Nottingham were 2.8% up on the year before and 35.3% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 29th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 2nd fewest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Broadband and mobile in Nottingham
96.8% of premises in Nottingham can get gigabit broadband and 99.3% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 89.6% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 24th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
99.8% of premises in Nottingham get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Questions about Nottingham
How much does a house cost in Nottingham?
The median price paid for a home in Nottingham was £190,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £310,000; semi-detached £210,000; terraced £170,000; flats £118,500.
Are house prices in Nottingham going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Nottingham did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 18.8%. Across East Midlands prices fell 1.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in Nottingham?
The average private rent in Nottingham was £1,014 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £735; 2 bed £914; 3 bed £1,052; 4+ bed £1,460.
Is Nottingham a safe place to live?
Nottingham had 12.4 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 18th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Nottingham?
89.6% of premises in Nottingham can get full fibre and 96.8% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Broxtowe 7 km
- Gedling 9 km
- Rushcliffe 12 km
- Erewash 12 km
- Ashfield 16 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.