Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Nottingham: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away, NTU Tram Stop 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 30 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around NG1 5NJ.
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.
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 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 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
Is it safe?
77crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 77 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 48.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
31GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 28 GP, 3 hospitals, 27 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: NCCP SUPPORT AND PALLIATIVE CARE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
NTU Tram Stop0.3 mi
NTU Tram Stop0.3 mi
Royal Centre Tram Stop0.3 mi
61 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.10 mi
NestReach: ≈ 30 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
16green spaces
- 19.6 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: General Cemetery — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
65shops & libraries
- 57 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Co-op University of Nottingham Trent — 0.2 mi
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 5NJ.
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, 2021–2026.
About NG1 5NJ
NG1 5NJ scores 75/100 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 5NJ is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 13,429 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 high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
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.
There were 77 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 28 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.
