The Big 5 Student Areas in Nottingham
Nottingham is home to over 60,000 students across two major universities. Finding the right area to live is crucial for your student experience. We've put together this guide to help you discover the perfect neighborhood for your student years.
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1. Lenton
The student capital of Nottingham! Lenton is where most University of Nottingham students live — full of student houses, friendly faces, and close to campus. You'll find loads of cafés, takeaways, and convenience stores, plus easy transport links into the city. If you're after that classic student buzz, Lenton is the one.
University
Close to University of Nottingham
Transport
Excellent bus routes, walkable to campus
Social Scene
Vibrant student community, many cafés
Amenities
Shops, takeaways, convenience stores
2. Dunkirk
Right next door to the University of Nottingham's main campus, Dunkirk is perfect for students who want a quieter area but still be just minutes from lectures. It's residential, safe, and well-connected — with the QMC hospital and tram stops nearby too.
University
Adjacent to University of Nottingham
Transport
Tram stops, close to QMC hospital
Housing
Quieter residential area
Location
Safe, convenient for campus
3. Beeston
A little further out, but with its own great student community. Beeston has everything — supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, and great transport links (tram and bus) straight into Nottingham city centre or campus. Ideal if you're after more space and a suburban feel.
Transport
Excellent tram and bus connections
Amenities
Supermarkets, restaurants, pubs
Housing
More space, suburban feel
Community
Established student community
4. Radford
Close to both Lenton and the city centre, Radford is popular for students who want affordable rent but still be close to nightlife, shops, and campus. It's lively, diverse, and very student-friendly.
Location
Close to Lenton and city centre
Housing
Affordable student rentals
Social Scene
Lively, diverse community
Transport
Good bus connections
5. Arboretum
Perfect for Nottingham Trent University students. The Arboretum is just a short walk to NTU's city campus and is known for its big student houses, leafy parks, and easy city access. It's more chilled than the city centre but still super convenient.
University
Close to Nottingham Trent University
Location
Short walk to city campus
Housing
Larger student houses
Environment
Leafy parks, relaxed atmosphere
Student Life in Nottingham
Nottingham is consistently ranked as one of the UK's best student cities, and for good reason. With two major universities, a vibrant city centre, excellent transport links, and a diverse range of entertainment options, it's the perfect place to spend your university years.
University of Nottingham
A Russell Group university with a beautiful campus, excellent facilities, and a global reputation for research and teaching. Most UoN students live in Lenton, Dunkirk, or Beeston.
Nottingham Trent University
Located in the city centre, NTU is known for its modern facilities, industry connections, and vibrant student community. NTU students typically live in the Arboretum, city centre, or Radford.
