Area Report
Last updated 02 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Nottingham: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 23 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 NG5 1BH.
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?
16Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 43 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 66 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Claremont Primary and Nursery School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
60crimes 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.
- 60 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 39)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
32GP & 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.
- 29 GP, 3 hospitals, 23 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BLADDER & BOWEL SPECIALIST SERVICE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 35 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 23 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 9.9 ha total
- largest park 2.4 ha (0.38 mi away)
Nearest: Park (0.76 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
66shops & libraries
- 56 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Lidl, The Co-operative Group, Aldi…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Tesco Nottingham Hucknall Rd Express — 0.2 mi
In Nottingham, 80% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (93% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Nottingham, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near NG5 1BH.
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 NG5.
Average sold price by property type across the NG5 district, 2021–2026.
About NG5 1BH
NG5 1BH scores 69/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Tesco Nottingham Hucknall Rd Express 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NG5 1BH is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,309 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 5/10).
There are 66 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 41 rated Good. The nearest school is Claremont Primary and Nursery School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 60 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 29 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 23 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BLADDER & BOWEL SPECIALIST SERVICE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is NOTTINGHAM CITY HOSPITAL, 1.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
