Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Ashfield: a school rated Good 0.5 miles away, roughly 9 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 4HB.
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?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 19 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 27 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: Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School (Good) — 0.5 mi
Is it safe?
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- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- live count unavailable
Data temporarily unavailable
Can I see a GP?
8GP & 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.
- 7 GP, 1 hospital, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SFHT COMMUNITY PAEDS PRESCRIBER — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 20 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- 52.5 ha total
- largest park 30.7 ha (0.46 mi away)
Nearest: Sports Facility (1.7 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
27shops & libraries
- 24 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Aldi, Marks and Spencer, Lidl…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Tesco Lakeside Point Express — 0.3 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near NG17 4HB.
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 4HB
NG17 4HB scores 65/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NG17 4HB is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,598 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 27 schools within the typical catchment area, including 19 rated Good. The nearest school is Hillocks Primary Academy (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 7 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SFHT COMMUNITY PAEDS PRESCRIBER, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is KINGS MILL HOSPITAL, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
