Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Ashfield: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 9 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 5BB.
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?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 14 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 23 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: Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
18crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 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: 12.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
11GP & 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.
- 9 GP, 2 hospitals, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: KING'S MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 15 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?
9green spaces
- 27.6 ha total
- largest park 18.3 ha (0.21 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (200 m²) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
29shops & libraries
- 25 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Aldi, Lidl, Heron, Central England Co-operative…
- nearest 0.6 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Aldi Carsic Estate Sutton in Ashfield — 0.6 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near NG17 5BB.
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 5BB
NG17 5BB scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Playground (200 m²) 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NG17 5BB is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 438 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 23 schools within the typical catchment area, including 14 rated Good. The nearest school is Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
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, 2 hospitals and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is KING'S MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.6 mi away. The nearest hospital is ASHFIELD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.
