County guide / Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire: Property, Schools and Retirement Costs

Across the 27 Nottinghamshire locations we cover, the average property price is £265,370 and Band D council tax averages £2,651. Southwell is the most expensive at £450,000, Ollerton the least at £185,000.

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Across the 27 Nottinghamshire locations we cover, the average property price is £265,370 and Band D council tax averages £2,651. Southwell is the most expensive at £450,000, Ollerton the least at £185,000.

Buying a home in Nottinghamshire

The county average is £265,370. Across these locations 3 schools hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating and 46 schools are rated Good. School quality is the main reason prices differ between towns a few miles apart.

A 10% deposit on the county average is £26,537. Southwell runs 70% above that average, so the same deposit reaches further in Ollerton.

Average property price across Nottinghamshire

Southwell£450,000Ruddington£400,000West Bridgford£400,000Keyworth£380,000Radcliffe-on-Trent£380,000East Leake£330,000Bingham£320,000Cotgrave£270,000
Local averages for the 27 locations covered in this guide.

Later life and property wealth in Nottinghamshire

Owners aged 55 and over across Nottinghamshire sit on an average £265,370 of property value. Typical release at 65 is around £90,226, and interest compounds against the estate from day one.

Downsizing within the county is the alternative most people skip. It costs fees and stamp duty but carries no compounding interest. Both routes are compared in the town guides below.

Retirement costs across Nottinghamshire

Band D council tax averages £2,651 across these locations. That is £221 a month before anything else. Authorities set their own rate, so the bill can change with a short move.

Housing is the fixed line in any retirement budget. Each town guide converts the local figure into the pot needed to cover it at a 4% withdrawal rate.

Towns at a glance

Town Average price Band D Good or better schools Guides
Southwell £450,000 £2,681 1 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Ruddington £400,000 £2,682 1 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
West Bridgford £400,000 £2,613 3 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Keyworth £380,000 £2,624 1 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Radcliffe-on-Trent £380,000 £2,857 3 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
East Leake £330,000 £2,634 1 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Bingham £320,000 £2,653 3 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Cotgrave £270,000 £2,662 3 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Balderton £260,000 £2,712 1 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Beeston £260,000 £2,584 3 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Calverton £250,000 £2,701 1 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Newark-on-Trent £250,000 £2,729 2 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Arnold £240,000 £2,584 2 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Carlton £230,000 £2,584 1 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Edwinstowe £230,000 £2,690 1 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Kimberley £230,000 £2,661 3 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Retford £230,000 £2,598 3 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Eastwood £220,000 £2,652 3 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Stapleford £220,000 £2,639 3 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Hucknall £210,000 £2,597 2 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Rainworth £210,000 £2,620 0 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Worksop £210,000 £2,602 1 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Bilsthorpe £200,000 £2,674 1 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Kirkby-in-Ashfield £200,000 £2,597 2 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Mansfield Woodhouse £200,000 £2,596 2 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Sutton-in-Ashfield £200,000 £2,597 1 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions
Ollerton £185,000 £2,768 1 Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions

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Side by side on price, deposit, schools and running costs.

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Questions people ask

Where are house prices highest in Nottinghamshire?
Of the locations covered here, Southwell is highest at £450,000 and Ollerton lowest at £185,000.
How much is council tax in Nottinghamshire?
Band D averages £2,651 a year across these locations. Each authority sets its own rate, so check the specific council before you budget.
Does That's Family Finance cover the whole of Nottinghamshire?
For mortgages, equity release and pensions we introduce you to a separately regulated partner firm.
How do I check broadband speed at a property in Nottinghamshire?
Use Ofcom's free broadband and mobile checker at checker.ofcom.org.uk. Enter the property's postcode and choose the address to see which broadband speeds and mobile coverage are available before you make an offer.

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