Is Nottingham Forest VIII safe?
Houston, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Nottingham Forest VIII as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Nottingham Forest VIII
“Go. Nottingham Forest VIII is an affluent, peaceful residential community in West Houston's Memorial/Energy Corridor area that is exceptionally safe for visitors and residents alike. While violent crime is virtually nonexistent here, standard precautions against opportunistic vehicle theft or driveway burglary are still recommended.”
About the area
Nottingham Forest VIII is an established, tree-shaded subdivision nestled south of Memorial Drive near Buffalo Bayou. Primarily made up of well-maintained single-family homes and quiet cul-de-sacs, it offers immediate access to the Terry Hershey Park trail system.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Nottingham Forest VIII
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 58/100
While there are no municipal bike-share stations, the neighborhood directly borders the paved multi-use Terry Hershey Park Trail with miles of dedicated off-street riding along Buffalo Bayou.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to Houston citywide averages
- High median household incomes and predominantly owner-occupied, well-maintained housing stock
- Direct neighborhood pedestrian and bike access to the scenic Terry Hershey Park trails
Cons
- Occasional property crimes such as opportunistic vehicle break-ins along Memorial Drive corridors
- Completely car-dependent for daily retail, groceries, and dining
- Susceptible to localized street flooding during severe tropical storm events
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential streets, though occasional panhandling may be observed further west or east at major highway intersections along I-10 and Beltway 8.
What Nottingham Forest VIII is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog-walkers, and parents walking children through quiet residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe, with light local traffic and occasional maintenance workers throughout the neighborhood.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding-down with neighbors relaxing outside and minimal through-traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent; safe to walk, though standard awareness of suburban property security is sensible.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by METRO Houston, with local bus Route 162 operating along Memorial Drive; there is no rail or BRT service within walking distance, making a private vehicle essential.
Parking is completely unrestricted and free on residential streets, and commercial strips along Memorial Drive offer large, free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Nottingham Forest VIII
- Walk, jog, or cycle along the Buffalo Bayou Trail in adjacent Terry Hershey Park
- Spend a leisure afternoon at the neighborhood Nottingham Forest VIII Club pool and tennis courts
- Browse local boutiques and dine at the nearby Memorial City Mall and Town & Country Village
Local favorites
- Pampa Grill & Market · Argentine Restaurant · 4.6★ (1100)Authentic Argentine steakhouse and market serving savory empanadas and grilled meats nearby.
- Treebeards · Southern / Cajun Restaurant · 4.5★ (750)Beloved Houston staple on Memorial Drive known for red beans and rice, gumbo, and chicken fried steak.
- Beans Cafe Coffeehouse · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (480)Cozy neighborhood cafe offering specialty espresso drinks, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries.
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Common questions about Nottingham Forest VIII
Is Nottingham Forest VIII safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Nottingham Forest VIII a good place to live?
On safety, Nottingham Forest VIII scores 87/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Nottingham Forest VIII?
Walk score 28/100 and bike score 58/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Nottingham Forest VIII are safer?
Nottingham Forest VIII scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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