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NG1 5BB · Neighbourhood Report
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Last updated 07 AUG 2026

NG1 5BB

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A less well-off part of Nottingham: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away and NTU Tram Stop 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 31 km² within half an hour by public transport.

What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.

NestScope Score
73/ 100

A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood

This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 4/10, ranked 11,435 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around NG1 5BB.

The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.

Schools74

Are the schools any good?

11Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 42 rated Good or better within 2 mi
  • 65 schools in total
  • IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.

Nearest top-rated: Unity Academy (Good) — 0.4 mi

Safety60

Is it safe?

  • IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • live count unavailable

Data temporarily unavailable

Healthcare81

Can I see a GP?

32GP & hospitals
  • IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 29 GP, 3 hospitals, 27 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi

Nearest GP: NCCP SUPPORT AND PALLIATIVE CARE — 0.2 mi

Transport95

Can I get to work?

NTU Tram Stop0.3 mi
NTU Tram Stop0.3 mi
Royal Centre Tram Stop0.4 mi

55 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.09 mi

NestReach:31 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space79

How green is it?

15green spaces
  • 18.2 ha total
  • no proper park nearby

Nearest: Park (600 m²) — 0.1 mi

Amenities91

Can I get the shopping done?

64shops & libraries
  • 57 supermarkets within 2 mi
  • Tesco, The Co-operative Group, Morrisons, Sainsburys…
  • nearest 0.3 mi
  • library 0.6 mi

Nearest: Tesco Nottingham Canning Circus Express — 0.3 mi

Getting a school place

In Nottingham, 80% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (93% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).

Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Nottingham, not a per-school number.

02 — Environment

Environment & risk near NG1 5BB.

Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.

03 — House prices

Sold prices in NG1.

Average sold price by property type across the NG1 district, 20212026.

About NG1 5BB

NG1 5BB scores 73/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with NTU Tram Stop 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, NG1 5BB is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 11,435 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).

There are 65 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 40 rated Good. The nearest school is St Joseph's School, 0.1 mi away.

Healthcare access is good, with 29 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 27 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is NCCP SUPPORT AND PALLIATIVE CARE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST - ROPEWALK HOUSE, within a short walk. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.

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04 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

01
We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around NG1 5BB — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
02
We blend in national context. Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
03
One score, six visible factors. Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near NG1 5BB?

There are 65 schools within a 2-mile catchment of NG1 5BB, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.

Is NG1 5BB safe?

Crime data is currently unavailable for NG1 5BB. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.

What transport is near NG1 5BB?

Transport within 0.5 miles of NG1 5BB includes 3 Tube/Metro stations, 55 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 31 km² is reachable from NG1 5BB within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for NG1 5BB?

NG1 5BB has a NestScope Score of 73/100 — a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.

How far around NG1 5BB does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around NG1 5BB: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.

Data: DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.