Living in Hockley, Nottingham

Monthly rent in GBP (£). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Nottingham dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about £1,110/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run £1,350 - £1,580/month and three-bedrooms £1,720 - £2,020/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Nottingham areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the trendy, creative, vintage tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Beeston.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Victoria Bus Station as the nearest rail stop, University Hall Garden as nearby green space and Man Li Supermarket as the nearest supermarket around the Hockley reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Hockley, Nottingham?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Hockley costs £1,020 - £1,200/month (second-hand contract) or £820 - £970/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from £1,350 - £1,580/month, and a 3-bedroom from £1,720 - £2,020/month.

Is Hockley safe for expats?

Hockley has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Hockley to Nottingham center?

The commute from Hockley to Nottingham city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is Hockley like to live in?

Creative quarter with independent boutiques, vintage shops, bars, and street food venues. In our data it is tagged as trendy, creative, vintage.