Area Report
Last updated 02 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Ashfield: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around NG15 7DB.
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?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 13 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 15 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: The National CofE Academy (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
16crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 16 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 9.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
4GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 4 GP, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.7 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 14 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
10green 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.
- 43.2 ha total
- largest park 31.2 ha (0.13 mi away)
Nearest: Wighay Allotments — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
12shops & libraries
- 10 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Central England Co-operative, The Co-operative Group, Aldi…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Tesco Hucknall Annesley Rd Express — 0.2 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near NG15 7DB.
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 NG15.
Average sold price by property type across the NG15 district, 2021–2026.
About NG15 7DB
NG15 7DB scores 75/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Wighay Allotments within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NG15 7DB is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 13,927 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 7/10).
There are 15 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 12 rated Good. The nearest school is The National CofE Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 16 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 4 GP surgeries and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
