Area Report
Last updated 02 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Newark and Sherwood: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk, Lowdham Rail Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 13 km² within half an hour by public transport and less 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 NG14 7BD.
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?
1Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 2 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 2 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Lowdham CofE Primary School (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
5crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 4.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
1GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 GP, 1 dentist, pharmacy 1.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HMP LOWDHAM GRANGE — 1.4 mi
Can I get to work?
Lowdham Rail Station0.5 mi
15 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.02 mi
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
9green spaces
- IMD environment decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 6.4 ha total
- largest park 2.6 ha (0.19 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (800 m²) — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
4shops & libraries
- 3 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Morrisons, Spar
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.0 mi
Nearest: Co-op Lowdham — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near NG14 7BD.
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 NG14.
Average sold price by property type across the NG14 district, 2021–2026.
About NG14 7BD
NG14 7BD scores 89/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and transport — with Lowdham CofE Primary School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NG14 7BD is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 30,890 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 low (IMD housing decile 9/10).
There are 2 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 1 rated Good. The nearest school is Lowdham CofE Primary School (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 5 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HMP LOWDHAM GRANGE, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 1.3 mi away.
