Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Ashfield: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away and roughly 6 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 8FZ.
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?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 14 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 21 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: The West Park Academy (Good) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
19crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 19 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 12.8)
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 0.8 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: STEP DOWN SCHEME — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 26 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- 34.2 ha total
- largest park 18.3 ha (0.35 mi away)
Nearest: Park (3.8 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
20shops & libraries
- 17 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Central England Co-operative, Aldi, Farmfoods, Tesco…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Co-op Chapel Street Kirkby — 0.4 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near NG17 8FZ.
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 8FZ
NG17 8FZ scores 67/100 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 8FZ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 4,327 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 21 schools within the typical catchment area, including 14 rated Good. The nearest school is Greenwood Primary and Nursery School, within a short walk.
There were 19 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 STEP DOWN SCHEME, 0.6 mi away. The nearest hospital is ASHFIELD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.8 mi away.
