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Last updated 04 AUG 2026

NG16 5GQ

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A well-off pocket of Ashfield: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away 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.

NestScope Score
78/ 100

A well-off neighbourhood

This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 7/10, ranked 22,414 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around NG16 5GQ.

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.

Schools78

Are the schools any good?

2Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 5 rated Good or better within 2 mi
  • 8 schools in total
  • IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.

Nearest top-rated: Underwood Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi

Safety80

Is it safe?

2crimes last month
  • IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 2 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1)

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare73

Can I see a GP?

2GP & 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.
  • 2 GP, 1 dentist, pharmacy 0.8 mi within 1.5 mi

Nearest GP: BRINSLEY PHARMACY — 0.8 mi

Transport69

Can I get to work?

No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 15 bus stops nearby

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

Green space71

How green is it?

6green spaces
  • 5.5 ha total
  • largest park 1.6 ha (0.37 mi away)

Nearest: Playground (200 m²) — 0.2 mi

Amenities69

Can I get the shopping done?

4shops & libraries
  • 2 supermarkets within 2 mi
  • The Co-operative Group, Central England Co-operative
  • library 1.5 mi

Nearest: Co-op Selston — 1.4 mi

02 — Environment

Environment & risk near NG16 5GQ.

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, 20212026.

About NG16 5GQ

NG16 5GQ scores 78/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and schools — with only 2 crimes reported on the surrounding streets last month. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, NG16 5GQ is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 22,414 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 8/10).

There are 8 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Good. The nearest school is Underwood Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.

There were 2 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 2 GP surgeries and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BRINSLEY PHARMACY, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.8 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 NG16 5GQ — 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 NG16 5GQ?

There are 8 schools within a 2-mile catchment of NG16 5GQ. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.

Is NG16 5GQ safe?

2 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of NG16 5GQ in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 7/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.

What transport is near NG16 5GQ?

Transport within 0.5 miles of NG16 5GQ includes 15 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from NG16 5GQ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for NG16 5GQ?

NG16 5GQ has a NestScope Score of 78/100 — a well-off 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 NG16 5GQ does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around NG16 5GQ: 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.