Area Report
Last updated 02 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Gedling: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 12 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 NG5 8FQ.
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?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 19 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 25 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
6crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 6 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 3.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
3GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 3 GP, 6 dentists, pharmacy 0.7 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DAYBROOK MEDICAL PRACTICE — 1.0 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 33 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 12 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
12green spaces
- IMD environment decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 7.5 ha total
- largest park 3.2 ha (0.17 mi away)
Nearest: Arnold United Reformed Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
17shops & libraries
- 14 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Spar, Central England Co-operative, Asda, Iceland…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Spar - Arnold — 0.3 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near NG5 8FQ.
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 8FQ
NG5 8FQ scores 86/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Spar - Arnold 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NG5 8FQ is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 26,661 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 10/10).
There are 25 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 17 rated Good. The nearest school is Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 6 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 3 GP surgeries and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DAYBROOK MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
