Area Report
Last updated 31 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Nottingham: a school rated Good within a short walk and Basford Tram Stop 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 7 km² 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 1JU.
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?
14Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 47 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 70 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Heathfield Primary and Nursery School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
39crimes 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.
- 39 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 26)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
26GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 24 GP, 2 hospitals, 16 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THE MEDICAL CENTRE - ZULU ROAD — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Basford Tram Stop0.2 mi
Basford Tram Stop0.2 mi
David Lane Tram Stop0.4 mi
43 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.05 mi
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
17green 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.
- 17 ha total
- largest park 8.6 ha (0.26 mi away)
Nearest: Cemetery (2.2 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
54shops & libraries
- 45 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Sainsburys, Aldi, The Co-operative Group…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Tesco Basford Esso Express — 0.1 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 1JU.
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 1JU
NG5 1JU scores 69/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Tesco Basford Esso Express 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NG5 1JU is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 8,583 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 6/10).
There are 70 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 45 rated Good. The nearest school is Heathfield Primary and Nursery School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 39 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 24 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 16 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE MEDICAL CENTRE - ZULU ROAD, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is NOTTINGHAM CITY HOSPITAL, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
