School Catchments and House Prices in Keyworth
In the Keyworth area, 1 school was graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the Keyworth area, 1 school was graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
What school demand does to Keyworth asking prices
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £380,000 and a detached home averages £550,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Keyworth area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Keyworth.
Catchment is not a promise
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
No school in the immediate area currently holds an Outstanding rating. That removes the sharpest premium and widens your search across Nottinghamshire.
The detail behind the Keyworth numbers
The schools families ask about here are The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form, Willow Brook Primary School and Crossdale Primary School. 1 local school was graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Keyworth to Nottingham city centre takes about 30 to 40 min.
By price, Keyworth ranks 4 of the 27 Nottinghamshire locations we cover, at £380,000 against a county average of £265,370. Band D council tax here is £2,624, against an average of £2,651 across the county locations we cover.
How Keyworth scores for different buyers
Keyworth is a large, desirable wolds village south-east of Nottingham.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Keyworth property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★★ | Strong local schools (South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form, Crossdale and Willow Brook primaries), a genuine village feel, open countryside and a safe community, a premier family village. |
| Professionals | ★★★★☆ | A desirable village with everyday services, the British Geological Survey as a substantial local employer, and a manageable Nottingham commute by bus or car, strong, though there is no station in the village. |
| Downsizers | ★★★★☆ | A walkable, well-served village centre with shops, cafes and healthcare close to hand, plus the wolds countryside, suits downsizers, at a premium. |
| Commuters | ★★★☆☆ | No railway station in Keyworth, you commute by bus into Nottingham or drive to Nottingham or East Midlands Parkway stations, so weigh the journey carefully. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★☆☆ | Period cottages, terraces and smaller homes (often around £230,000 to £320,000) offer a way into a sought-after village, but prices are firmly above the county average. |
Families
People wanting village life with strong schools and countryside within reach of the city, South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form and good village primaries, plus open wolds countryside and a safe, community feel.
Professionals
People wanting a desirable village with everyday services and a manageable Nottingham commute, including those working at the British Geological Survey national headquarters in the village.
Downsizers
People wanting a walkable, well-served village with everyday shops, cafes and healthcare close to hand, plus the wolds countryside, at a premium.
Keyworth is known locally for The British Geological Survey. The British Geological Survey, whose national headquarters at Nicker Hill, Keyworth, is the UK's premier geoscience research centre, a major local employer and a genuine point of pride for the village.
Practical detail for Keyworth: the NG12 postcode district and nearest A and E is Nottingham Queen's Medical Centre (QMC), a drive; verify with NHS.
Keyworth at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Willow Brook Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Crossdale Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Keyworth
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from Nottinghamshire
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £38,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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