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Nottingham live market dataUpdated 2026-01

Invest in Nottingham Property

Strong student market and affordable entry in the heart of England

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NOTTINGHAM LIVE SNAPSHOT
2026-01
Avg yield
6.8%
Live across the city
Live stock
£185,000
Listings indexed
Median price
£185,000
City-wide
Nottingham This week

Nottingham, in four numbers.

Today's reading of the Nottingham market, pulled from our live scraper feed.

Median asking priceup +4.8% YoY
£185,000
across all property types and bed counts
12-MO TREND+4.8%
Avg gross yieldup +0.2%
6.8%
Stress-tested at 5.5%, BTL stock only
12-MO TRENDRange 6-8.5%
Live stock+4.8%
£185,000
Active listings indexed today
8-WK TREND+4.8%
Time on marketstable
30 days
Median days from list to SSTC
12-MO TRENDstable
Yield leaderboard - Nottingham areas

Where Nottingham stacks tightest.

Top areas ranked by median gross yield right now.

#1LENTLenton - 39 active8.0%
#2SNEISneinton - 29 active7.5%
#3SHERSherwood - 35 active6.8%
04LACELace Market - 43 active6.5%
05BEESBeeston - 45 active6.2%

Nottingham by property type

2-bed terrace8.5%
3-bed terrace7.7%
4-bed HMO8.3%
2-bed flat6.9%
3-bed semi6.6%
1-bed flat6.3%
4-bed semi6.2%
5-bed detached6.0%
The shortlist

Nottingham areas worth your Saturday morning.

Lenton

Student hotspot - HMO market - High yields
8% yield

Prime student area near University of Nottingham. Established HMO market with consistent demand.

Avg price
£195k
Avg yield
8%
Profile
Student hotspot
Prime student area near University of Nottingham.See Lenton listings

Lace Market

City center - Historic - Professionals
6.5% yield

Historic area converted to trendy apartments. Young professionals and creative workers.

Avg price
£215k
Avg yield
6.5%
Profile
City center
Historic area converted to trendy apartments.See Lace Market listings

Beeston

Family area - Professionals - Growth area
6.2% yield

Popular suburb with family and professional tenants. Good yields and capital growth.

Avg price
£225k
Avg yield
6.2%
Profile
Family area
Popular suburb with family and professional tenants.See Beeston listings

Sneinton

Regeneration - Affordable - Creative hub
7.5% yield

Regenerating area with Creative Quarter development. Good value with improving prospects.

Avg price
£145k
Avg yield
7.5%
Profile
Regeneration
Regenerating area with Creative Quarter development.See Sneinton listings

Sherwood

Professional market - Transport - Established area
6.8% yield

Popular residential area with good transport links. Solid rental demand from professionals.

Avg price
£175k
Avg yield
6.8%
Profile
Professional market
Popular residential area with good transport links.See Sherwood listings
The case

Why Nottingham, in four numbers.

Nottingham offers excellent yields driven by two major universities and growing professional sector. Central England location and affordable prices attract investors seeking strong returns.

01 - Yield
£185,000
Avg Property Price

High Yields

Nottingham delivers 6-8% yields with affordable entry. Student HMOs in Lenton can achieve 8-10% gross returns.

02 - Demand
6.8%
Avg Rental Yield

University Demand

60,000+ students from University of Nottingham and NTU create strong rental demand. Lenton and Dunkirk are prime student areas.

03 - Regen
950+
Properties Available

Central Location

Heart of England with excellent road, rail, and East Midlands Airport access. Attractive for businesses and commuters.

04 - Liquidity
£185,000
Avg Property Price

Regeneration

Creative Quarter, Broadmarsh, and Southern Gateway developments transforming the city center. Long-term growth potential.

Nottingham Operator FAQ

Nottingham questions, answered.

Is Nottingham good for student investment?
Excellent. 60,000+ students from two major universities. Lenton, Dunkirk, and Beeston are prime areas. HMOs can achieve 8-10% yields with proper management.
What are the best buy-to-let areas?
Students: Lenton, Dunkirk, Radford. Professionals: Lace Market, Hockley, West Bridgford. Value: Sneinton, Sherwood. Mix of strategies possible.
How does Nottingham compare to Birmingham?
More affordable than Birmingham with similar yields. Smaller market with less competition. Strong student base provides reliable demand.
What regeneration is happening?
Creative Quarter in Sneinton, Southern Gateway development, tram extension. Long-term investment in city infrastructure driving growth.
What are typical HMO yields in Nottingham?
Student HMOs in Lenton achieve 8-10% gross yields. Professional HMOs slightly lower at 7-8%. Factor in licensing and management costs.
What are typical investment costs?
Deposit (25%): £46,250 on £185k. Stamp duty (with surcharge): £7,050. Legal: £1,000-1,500. Management: 10-12%. Insurance: £200-300/year.
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