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Nottingham vs Rutland: which is the better place to live?
Is Nottingham or Rutland a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Nottingham and Rutland across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Nottingham wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 73.4/100 versus 72.6/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Nottingham | Rutland | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 73.4/100 | 72.6/100 | Nottingham |
| Better value | 56.9 | 51.4 | Nottingham |
| For families | 90.2 | 98.1 | Rutland |
| For commuters | 63.6 | 42.4 | Nottingham |
| For healthcare access | 66.6 | 82.6 | Rutland |
| Avg house price | £192,543 | £305,174 | Nottingham (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,755 | £2,738 | Rutland (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 87.8% | 100% | Rutland |
| Crime per 1,000 | 84.1 | 77.4 | Rutland (safer) |
| Gigabit broadband | 95.5% | 70.9% | Nottingham |
| Gera GP Access score | 66.6 | 82.6 | Rutland |
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Nottingham wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 73.4/100 vs 72.6/100.
| Verdict | Nottingham | Rutland | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73.4 | 72.6 | Nottingham (+0.8) |
| Better value | 56.9 | 51.4 | Nottingham (+5.5) |
| For families | 90.2 | 98.1 | Rutland (+7.9) |
| For commuters | 63.6 | 42.4 | Nottingham (+21.2) |
| For healthcare access | 66.6 | 82.6 | Rutland (+16) |
| Measure | Nottingham | Rutland |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £192,543 | £305,174 |
| Band D council tax | £2,755 | £2,738 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 87.8% | 100% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 84.1 | 77.4 |
| Gigabit broadband | 95.5% | 70.9% |
| Gera GP Access score | 66.6 | 82.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Nottingham or Rutland a better place to live overall?
- Nottingham scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 73.4/100 versus 72.6/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 0.8 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Nottingham or Rutland?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Nottingham is better value. Average house prices are £192,543 in Nottingham and £305,174 in Rutland; Band D council tax is £2,755 versus £2,738 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Nottingham or Rutland better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Rutland comes out ahead for families. Nottingham has 87.8% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 84.1 per 1,000; Rutland has 100% and 77.4 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Nottingham or Rutland?
- For connectivity, Nottingham has 95.5% gigabit-capable premises and Rutland has 70.9% (Ofcom, June 2026). Nottingham leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Nottingham or Rutland?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Nottingham scores 66.6 (Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB) and Rutland scores 82.6 (Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB). Rutland has the better GP access (NHS England, June 2026).
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Contains public sector information published by GeraRent and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Gera Liveability Index — joined UK government open data (June 2026, published 2026-06-19).