Area Report
Last updated 02 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Broxtowe: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 6 km² reachable 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 NG16 5AZ.
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?
2Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 7 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 12 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Brinsley Primary and Nursery School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
3crimes 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.
- 3 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 2.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
1GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 GP, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BRINSLEY PHARMACY — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 9 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
4green spaces
- IMD environment decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5.2 ha total
- largest park 3.8 ha (0.17 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (3.8 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
12shops & libraries
- 10 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Asda, Iceland, Central England Co-operative…
- library 1.7 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Eastwood — 1.5 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near NG16 5AZ.
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 NG16.
Average sold price by property type across the NG16 district, 2021–2026.
About NG16 5AZ
NG16 5AZ scores 84/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with Brinsley Primary and Nursery 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, NG16 5AZ is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 24,587 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 6/10).
There are 12 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Good. The nearest school is Brinsley Primary and Nursery School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 3 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 in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BRINSLEY PHARMACY, within a short walk. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
