
About
The Barnum is a Multifamily rental development adjacent to Nottingham railway station (NG2), completed in 2023 and comprising 348 apartments, developed by Blocwork (a Bloc Group/Network Rail joint venture) and operated by Grainger. On-site facilities include a 24-hour gym, co-working spaces, a resident lounge and private dining facilities.
Advertised rents vs local market
Advertised “from” prices collected monthly from this scheme's own site, beside the local-authority average for the same number of bedrooms.
| Home type | Advertised from | vs last month | Nottingham avg | vs area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed | £730 | — | ||
| 2-bed | £908 | — | ||
| 3-bed | £1,043 | — | ||
| 4+ bed | £1,452 | — |
Key Statistics
Amenities
Resident lounge, Co-working spaces, 24-hour gym, Private dining, Games room, Bike storage, Parcel storage, Parking (limited, fee applicable), Building-wide Wi-Fi, Furnished apartments, Pet friendly, On-site team
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