Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Ashfield: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 16 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more 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 NG17 4BB.
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?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 14 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 23 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 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) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
74crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 74 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 45.4)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
9GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 8 GP, 1 hospital, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: KING'S MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 37 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- 54.7 ha total
- largest park 30.7 ha (0.27 mi away)
Nearest: Park (0.87 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
27shops & libraries
- 24 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, Iceland, Heron, Lidl…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Asda Sutton In Ashfield Superstore — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near NG17 4BB.
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 4BB
NG17 4BB scores 69/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Asda Sutton In Ashfield Superstore 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NG17 4BB is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 6,859 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 23 schools within the typical catchment area, including 14 rated Good. The nearest school is Priestsic Primary and Nursery School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 74 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 8 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is KING'S MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is KINGS MILL HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
