Beeston Rylands was historically at greater risk of flooding from the River Trent to the south; this meant that property here was less desirable and led to more modestly-sized houses being constructed, predominantly for the rental market.
Although most of the University is within the City of Nottingham's boundaries, around half of the self-catering flats in the Broadgate Park hall of residence fall within the borough of Broxtowe (and therefore Beeston).