Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Ashfield: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 8 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 2GX.
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?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 11 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 20 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: St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
5crimes 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.
- 5 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 2.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
4GP & 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.
- 4 GP, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: WOODLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 24 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
7green spaces
- 14.8 ha total
- largest park 5.9 ha (0.25 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (400 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
22shops & libraries
- 19 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Central England Co-operative, Iceland…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Co-op Sutton In Ashfield - Alfreton Road — 0.3 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near NG17 2GX.
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 2GX
NG17 2GX scores 76/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Co-op Sutton In Ashfield - Alfreton Road 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NG17 2GX is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,885 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 20 schools within the typical catchment area, including 11 rated Good. The nearest school is St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 5 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low 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 WOODLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.
