Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Ashfield: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away and roughly 6 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 NG17 2DL.
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?
8Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 12 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 21 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: Priestsic Primary and Nursery School (Good) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
18crimes 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.
- 18 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 13.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
10GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 9 GP, 1 hospital, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: KING'S MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.7 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 28 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?
6green spaces
- 6.4 ha total
- largest park 2.8 ha (0.17 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (0.14 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
22shops & libraries
- 19 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, Iceland, Heron, Spar…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Asda Sutton In Ashfield Superstore — 0.5 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near NG17 2DL.
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 NG17.
Average sold price by property type across the NG17 district, 2021–2026.
About NG17 2DL
NG17 2DL scores 77/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Asda Sutton In Ashfield Superstore 0.5 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NG17 2DL is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 16,499 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 high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 21 schools within the typical catchment area, including 12 rated Good. The nearest school is Quarrydale Academy, 0.2 mi away.
There were 18 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 9 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is KING'S MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.7 mi away. The nearest hospital is KINGS MILL HOSPITAL, 1.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
