Essentials
- City
- Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
- Population
- 330,000 (City), 730,000 (Greater Nottingham)
- Internet Speed
- Average 150 Mbps, Virgin Media and Openreach Fibre widely available
- Currency & Banking
- British Pound (GBP). 1 GBP ≈ 1.27 USD, 1 USD ≈ 0.79 GBP
- Tap Water
- Drinkable, high quality (Severn Trent Water)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type G sockets
- SIM Card
- EE, O2, Vodafone, Three. Available at Victoria Centre shops.
- Banking for Expats
- Monzo, Revolut, HSBC, Lloyds (Contactless is standard)
- Accommodation
- Rightmove, Zoopla, OpenRent for long term; Airbnb for short term
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, cards/mobile payments accepted almost everywhere
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Booking.com, Roomzz Aparthotel (City Center)
- Budget Accommodation
- Igloo Hybrid Hostel (approx. £30/night), Travelodge Wollaton Park
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- The Lace Market or Old Market Square
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Hockley (creative hub) or West Bridgford (leafy, upscale)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Antenna (Hockley) - approx. £15/day, £120/month; Minor Oak
- Best Cafe for Work
- Blend (Sneinton Market) - high ceilings, plenty of outlets and fast Wi-Fi
- Networking Events
- Nottingham Digital Summit, Tech Nottingham Meetups at various venues
- Social Events for Expats
- Nottingham International Social Group on Meetup.com
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Uber, Bolt, or local DG Cars (0115 950 0500)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Lime E-bikes and Superpedestrian E-scooters via app
- Best Beach Nearby
- Skegness (approx. 2 hours by car or train)
- Top Regional Airline
- Loganair (flying from East Midlands Airport - EMA)
- Top International Airline
- Ryanair, Jet2 (East Midlands Airport), Emirates (via Birmingham/Manchester)
- Highway Access
- Direct access to M1 motorway (Junctions 24-26)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Nottingham Railway Station (Carrington Street)
- Public Transport Passes
- Robin Hood Card (covers bus, tram, and train within city limits)
- Regional Travel
- East Midlands Railway (EMR) to London St Pancras (90 mins)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) - one of the UK's largest teaching hospitals
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Bahia Yoga (Stoney St), Nottingham Buddhist Centre
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- The Gym Group (approx. £20/mo), Virgin Active (approx. £70/mo)
- Laundry Services
- The Laundry Room (Lenton), 24/7 self-service or service wash
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Deliveroo, Just Eat, UberEats
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Stilton Cheese (from nearby Vale of Belvoir) or Nottingham Mushy Peas
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- No. Twelve Restaurant (high-end vegan), 13th Element (vegan burgers)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Pudding Pantry (Trinity Sq), Tough Mary's Bakehouse
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Victoria Centre Market, Lidl (Mansfield Road), Aldi (Radford)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon.co.uk, Argos, Currys (Lenton Retail Park)
- Grocery Delivery
- Ocado, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Gousto
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Hockley (bars) and Canalhouse (waterside drinks)
- Local Brewery
- Castle Rock Brewery (Vat & Fiddle pub tour), Neon Raptor
- Wine Bars
- Veeno (Middle Pavement), Another? Wine Bar
- Street Food Stalls
- Sneinton Market Avenues (frequent weekend street food markets)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Zaap Thai (Thai Street Food), Mowgli Street Food (Indian)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Nottingham Castle, City of Caves, Robin Hood Statue
- Museums & Art Venues
- Nottingham Contemporary (Art), National Justice Museum
- Historical Sites
- Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem (Oldest pub in England, built into cave)
- Religious Sites
- St. Barnabas Cathedral, St. Mary's Church (Lace Market)
- Annual Events
- Goose Fair (October), Riverside Festival (August)
- Cultural Districts
- The Lace Market (historic textile district)
- Theater Venues
- Theatre Royal, Nottingham Playhouse
- Local Markets
- Old Market Square seasonal markets
- Music Scene
- Rock City (legendary venue), Rescue Rooms, Bodega
- Street Art
- Banksy's hula-hoop girl site (Lenton), Hockley murals
- Cooking Classes
- The School of Artisan Food (Welbeck, nearby)
- Art Galleries
- Surface Gallery, Lakeside Arts
- Historic Buildings
- Council House (Old Market Square), Wollaton Hall
- Local Heritage
- Robin Hood folklore, Luddite history, Lace making industry
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Sherwood Forest (25 miles away), Colwick Country Park
- National Parks Nearby
- Peak District National Park (approx. 45 mins by car)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Big Track (10-mile circular city loop), Nottingham Canal Path
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Castle Rock lookout point, Wollaton Hall Deer Park
- Birdwatching Locations
- Attenborough Nature Centre (short train/bus ride)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Forest Recreation Ground (official annual bonfire event hub)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Royal Mail Post Office (Queen St), DPD Pickup Points
- Tech Repair Services
- iTech Nottingham (Beeston), Select Apple Premium Reseller
- Table Tennis Spots
- Ping! Nottingham outdoor tables, Das Kino (bar with tables)
- Language Classes
- University of Nottingham Language Centre (Evening classes)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Nottingham Central Library (reopened 2023, state-of-the-art study spaces)
- Community Centers
- Nottingham Mechanics Institution
- Gaming Lounges
- The Dice Cup (Board games), National Videogame Museum (nearby Sheffield)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Grosvenor Casino (Maid Marian Way), Alea Nottingham
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. £3,200 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = £112,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. £2,400 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = £84,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. £3,000 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = £150,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. £2,200 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = £110,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. £2,800 per m² (e.g., 75 m² = £210,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. £2,100 per m² (e.g., 75 m² = £157,500)
- Corporate Tax
- 25% (Standard rate for profits over £250k), 19% (Small profits rate)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 0% (UK generally doesn't withhold tax on most dividends)
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for residents and domiciled individuals
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 45% (on income over £125,140)
- VAT
- 20% (Standard rate)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, complex anti-avoidance legislation in place
- Property Tax
- Council Tax (approx. £1,500 - £3,000 yearly depending on band)
- Property Transaction Tax
- Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT); tiered rates from 0% to 12%
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No specific digital nomad visa; Business visitor rules apply