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Nottingham vs West Northamptonshire: which is the better place to live?
Is Nottingham or West Northamptonshire a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Nottingham and West Northamptonshire across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, West Northamptonshire wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 75.6/100 versus 73.4/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Nottingham | West Northamptonshire | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 73.4/100 | 75.6/100 | West Northamptonshire |
| Better value | 56.9 | 57.8 | West Northamptonshire |
| For families | 90.2 | 94.1 | West Northamptonshire |
| For commuters | 63.6 | 77.4 | West Northamptonshire |
| For healthcare access | 66.6 | 50.9 | Nottingham |
| Avg house price | £192,543 | £293,021 | Nottingham (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,755 | £2,487 | West Northamptonshire (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 87.8% | 92.6% | West Northamptonshire |
| Crime per 1,000 | 84.1 | 71.5 | West Northamptonshire (safer) |
| Gigabit broadband | 95.5% | 93.8% | Nottingham |
| Gera GP Access score | 66.6 | 50.9 | Nottingham |
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West Northamptonshire wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 75.6/100 vs 73.4/100.
| Verdict | Nottingham | West Northamptonshire | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73.4 | 75.6 | West Northamptonshire (+2.2) |
| Better value | 56.9 | 57.8 | West Northamptonshire (+0.9) |
| For families | 90.2 | 94.1 | West Northamptonshire (+3.9) |
| For commuters | 63.6 | 77.4 | West Northamptonshire (+13.8) |
| For healthcare access | 66.6 | 50.9 | Nottingham (+15.7) |
| Measure | Nottingham | West Northamptonshire |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £192,543 | £293,021 |
| Band D council tax | £2,755 | £2,487 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 87.8% | 92.6% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 84.1 | 71.5 |
| Gigabit broadband | 95.5% | 93.8% |
| Gera GP Access score | 66.6 | 50.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Nottingham or West Northamptonshire a better place to live overall?
- West Northamptonshire scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 75.6/100 versus 73.4/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 2.2 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Nottingham or West Northamptonshire?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — West Northamptonshire is better value. Average house prices are £192,543 in Nottingham and £293,021 in West Northamptonshire; Band D council tax is £2,755 versus £2,487 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Nottingham or West Northamptonshire better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), West Northamptonshire 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; West Northamptonshire has 92.6% and 71.5 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Nottingham or West Northamptonshire?
- For connectivity, Nottingham has 95.5% gigabit-capable premises and West Northamptonshire has 93.8% (Ofcom, June 2026). West Northamptonshire leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Nottingham or West Northamptonshire?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Nottingham scores 66.6 (Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB) and West Northamptonshire scores 50.9 (Northamptonshire ICB). Nottingham 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).