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Nottingham City Centre

Nottingham City Centre investment guide. Average gross yield 7.7%, tenant's market rental demand.

7.7%avg gross yield

£160kavg sold price (166 sales, 12mo)

Tenant's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated April 2026

Average Gross Yield

7.7%

+4.0% vs Nottingham avg (3.7%)

Average Asking Price

£160,000

high confidence (166 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,143

2-bed · 3-bed £1,547 · 9.1% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£229

City avg £263/sqft · 34 below average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in NG1

1-bed

£838

per month

11.5% yield

2-bed

£1,143

per month

9.1% yield

3-bed

£1,547

per month

6.7% yield

4-bed

£2,096

per month

8.5% yield

Ownership mix

NG1 vs UK average · 14,142 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Landlord-heavy: 53% privately rented (btl) (32pp higher than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

10.4%(UK 32.9%)

-22.5pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

11.1%(UK 29.7%)

-18.6pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

52.5%(UK 20.3%)

+32.2pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

26.0%(UK 17.1%)

+8.9pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in NG1

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	6.4%	£229,222	£1,228
Semi-detached →	7.7%	£229,230	£1,473
Flat →	9.4%	£147,630	£1,160

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About Nottingham City Centre (NG1, Nottingham)

NG1 is Nottingham's prime city centre postcode, attracting investors seeking strong rental yields averaging 7.7%. The area benefits from high tenant demand, excellent transport links, and proximity to employment hubs, universities, and leisure facilities that sustain consistent occupancy rates.

The tenant demographic is predominantly young professionals and students, with particular demand for 1-2 bedroom properties that command £838-£1,143 monthly rents. This market composition reflects the area's appeal to city workers and university populations seeking convenient, walkable urban living.

Investors should monitor the tenant's market conditions, which may apply downward pressure on rents during economic uncertainty or oversupply periods. Additionally, city centre properties can experience higher void periods and maintenance costs, whilst ongoing city regeneration projects may temporarily affect accessibility and desirability.

Sold Price Trend - NG1

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

+4.8% over 2 years

Flip Activity - NG1

Same-property resales within 18 months, last 24 months

No flips meeting our 15% uplift threshold recorded in NG1 over the last 24 months.

Planning & Licensing - NG1

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Planning restriction data not yet verified for this area.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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