Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Ashfield: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, Kirkby in Ashfield Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 8 km² 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 7BQ.
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
- 11 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 15 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: Morven Park Primary and Nursery School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
84crimes last month
- 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.
- 84 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 32.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
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.
- 6 GP, 2 hospitals, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.0 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: LOWMOOR ROAD SURGERY — 0.0 mi
Can I get to work?
Kirkby in Ashfield Rail Station0.4 mi
33 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.03 mi
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
19green spaces
- 21.5 ha total
- largest park 9.9 ha (0.16 mi away)
Nearest: Our Lady Help of Christians Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
13shops & libraries
- 10 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Tesco, Aldi, Farmfoods…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.0 mi
Nearest: Morrisons East Kirkby in Ashfield Kirkby in Ashfield — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near NG17 7BQ.
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 7BQ
NG17 7BQ scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Morrisons East Kirkby in Ashfield Kirkby in Ashfield within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NG17 7BQ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,788 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 15 schools within the typical catchment area, including 11 rated Good. The nearest school is Morven Park Primary and Nursery School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 84 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 6 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LOWMOOR ROAD SURGERY, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is ASHFIELD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
