Sheffield vs Nottingham
Renting in Nottingham costs £83/month more than Sheffield.
Rent comparison
Overall, renting in Sheffield is £83/month cheaper than Nottingham - that's £996/year.
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR)
Earnings comparison
Residents of Sheffield earn £5,304/year more than those in Nottingham.
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings
House prices comparison
House prices in Sheffield are £15,000 (8%) higher than in Nottingham.
Over the last 10 years, house prices in Sheffield have risen by 54.7%, compared to 73.9% in Nottingham.
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry
Council tax comparison
You would pay £245/year more in council tax (Band D) living in Nottingham than in Sheffield.
| Band | Sheffield | Nottingham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,673 | £1,837 | Nottingham +£164/yr |
| Band B | £1,952 | £2,143 | Nottingham +£191/yr |
| Band C | £2,231 | £2,449 | Nottingham +£218/yr |
| Band D Benchmark | £2,510 | £2,755 | Nottingham +£245/yr |
| Band E | £3,068 | £3,368 | Nottingham +£300/yr |
| Band F | £3,626 | £3,980 | Nottingham +£354/yr |
| Band G | £4,184 | £4,592 | Nottingham +£408/yr |
| Band H | £5,020 | £5,511 | Nottingham +£491/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 | Sheffield | Nottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £1,723 | £1,723 |
| Monthly | £144 | £144 |
| Energy region | Yorkshire | 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 | Sheffield | Nottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £636 | £594 |
| Monthly | £53 | £50 |
| Water company | Yorkshire Water | Severn Trent Water |
Water in Sheffield costs about £42/year more than in Nottingham.
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
Sheffield gets around 322mm more rainfall per year and 2 fewer hours of sunshine than Nottingham.
Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid, 1991-2020 averages. Crown copyright. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Crime comparison
Sheffield has a lower crime rate than Nottingham, with 974 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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