Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Newark and Sherwood: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less 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 NG21 9DF.
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
- 6 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 7 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Samuel Barlow Primary Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
13crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 13 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 9.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
1GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 GP, pharmacy 1.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SHERWOOD MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP — 1.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 20 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
15green spaces
- 119.8 ha total
- largest park 88.6 ha (0.13 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (0.97 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
5shops & libraries
- 4 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Heron, Lincolnshire Co-operative
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Co-op Clipstone — 0.3 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near NG21 9DF.
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 NG21.
Average sold price by property type across the NG21 district, 2021–2026.
About NG21 9DF
NG21 9DF scores 77/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and safety — 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, NG21 9DF is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 16,698 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 high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 7 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Good. The nearest school is Samuel Barlow Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 13 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SHERWOOD MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP, 1.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 1.5 mi away.
