St Ann's is a large district of the city of Nottingham, in the English ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire. The population of the district at the time of the United Kingdom census, 2011 was 19,316. The name St Ann's is possibly derived from an ancient well in the area, once thought to have healing properties. It was recorded in 1301 as The Brodewell and in …St Ann's is a large district of the city of Nottingham, in the English ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire. The population of the district at the time of the United Kingdom census, 2011 was 19,316. The name St Ann's is possibly derived from an ancient well in the area, once thought to have healing properties. It was recorded in 1301 as The Brodewell and in other historical references it was called the Oswell or Robin Hood's Well.