Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Bolsover: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 7 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 6LY.
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?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 9 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 12 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Kirkstead Junior Academy (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
12crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 8.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
2GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 2 GP, 1 dentist, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SELSTON SURGERY — 1.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 29 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?
14green spaces
- 13.7 ha total
- largest park 3.5 ha (0.10 mi away)
Nearest: Sports Facility (0.59 ha) — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
10shops & libraries
- 7 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Heron…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Co-op Pinxton — 0.2 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near NG16 6LY.
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 6LY
NG16 6LY scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Sports Facility (0.59 ha) 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 6LY is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 4,116 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 12 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 7 rated Good. The nearest school is Kirkstead Junior Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 12 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a 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 SELSTON SURGERY, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
