Birmingham vs Nottingham
Renting in Birmingham costs £85/month more than Nottingham.
Rent comparison
Overall, renting in Nottingham is £85/month cheaper than Birmingham - that's £1,020/year.
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR)
Earnings comparison
Residents of Birmingham earn £3,668/year more than those in Nottingham.
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings
House prices comparison
House prices in Birmingham are £37,000 (19%) higher than in Nottingham.
Over the last 10 years, house prices in Birmingham have risen by 61.2%, compared to 73.9% in Nottingham.
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry
Council tax comparison
You would pay £392/year more in council tax (Band D) living in Nottingham than in Birmingham.
| Band | Birmingham | Nottingham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,575 | £1,837 | Nottingham +£262/yr |
| Band B | £1,838 | £2,143 | Nottingham +£305/yr |
| Band C | £2,100 | £2,449 | Nottingham +£349/yr |
| Band D Benchmark | £2,363 | £2,755 | Nottingham +£392/yr |
| Band E | £2,888 | £3,368 | Nottingham +£480/yr |
| Band F | £3,413 | £3,980 | Nottingham +£567/yr |
| Band G | £3,938 | £4,592 | Nottingham +£654/yr |
| Band H | £4,726 | £5,511 | Nottingham +£785/yr |
Source: MHCLG / Scottish Government / Welsh Government
Band D is used as the standard benchmark for comparing council tax across areas. Other bands are set as fixed proportions of the Band D amount.
Energy comparison
| Measure | Birmingham | Nottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £1,723 | £1,723 |
| Monthly | £144 | £144 |
| Energy region | West Midlands | East Midlands |
Energy estimates are based on the Ofgem price cap, which is set nationally. Regional variation is small; we show the same headline figure across regions for transparency.
Source: Ofgem Energy Price Cap, Q4 2026
Water comparison
| Measure | Birmingham | Nottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £594 | £594 |
| Monthly | £50 | £50 |
| Water company | Severn Trent Water | Severn Trent Water |
Source: Water UK / Discover Water, 2026-27
Water company boundaries don't always align cleanly with local authority boundaries; the company shown here is the most common provider in each area.
Climate comparison
Birmingham gets around 61mm more rainfall per year and 16 more hours of sunshine than Nottingham.
Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid, 1991-2020 averages. Crown copyright. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Crime comparison
Birmingham has a lower crime rate than Nottingham, with 1,148 vs 1,270 recorded crimes per 10,000 people.
Source: Home Office / Scottish Government recorded crime
Recording practices vary between police forces. Crime rates reflect reported and recorded crime only.
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