Radford

Radford is an inner suburb of Nottingham located between Lenton and the city center, combining Victorian terraced houses with modern apartment buildings. The neighborhood features a mix of older residential stock and newer residential developments.

During the industrial era, the area housed major factories including the Raleigh bicycle plant and Players tobacco factory, which employed thousands of workers. This industrial heritage shaped the neighborhood as a working-class residential district.

The neighborhood served as the main setting for Alan Sillitoe's novel Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, capturing working-class life in 1950s Nottingham. This literary connection remains part of the area's local identity today.

The area is served by multiple bus routes, including lines 28, 30, and 77, operated by Nottingham City Transport, which connect to various parts of the city. Public transport is the primary way to navigate the neighborhood and reach other areas.

The neighborhood has a notably diverse population, with only 47 percent white residents. This makes it one of the most ethnically varied areas in Nottingham compared to other districts.

Location: City of Nottingham

GPS coordinates: 52.96000,-1.17700

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:50