Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Nottingham: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 20 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 2GS.
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?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 50 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 71 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: Nottingham HOPE Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
52crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 52 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 30.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
26GP & 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.
- 24 GP, 2 hospitals, 16 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ELMSWOOD SURGERY — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 48 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 20 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
10green spaces
- 6.4 ha total
- largest park 2.5 ha (0.32 mi away)
Nearest: Edingley Square Community Garden — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
50shops & libraries
- 41 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Heron, The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys, Tesco…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Heron Sherwood — 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 2GS.
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 2GS
NG5 2GS scores 73/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Heron Sherwood 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 2GS is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 10,934 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 71 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 48 rated Good. The nearest school is Nottingham HOPE Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 52 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 ELMSWOOD SURGERY, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is NOTTINGHAM CITY HOSPITAL, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
