Nottingham West historically was a middle class subdivision in West Houston, near the Memorial area. It is currently undergoing heavy redevelopment with the tear down of old homes and construction of new homes transitioning the neighborhood to an upper class area. The area is served by the Spring Branch Independent School District. The area is heavily wooded and has increasing home values as a result of the redevelopment and desirable schools and location.
Students in the neighborhood attend Wilchester Elementary, Spring Forest Middle School and Stratford High School.