Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Gedling: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk and roughly 19 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 8GX.
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
- 25 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 31 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: Redhill Academy (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
19crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 19 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 13.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
6GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5 GP, 1 hospital, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DAYBROOK MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.7 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 31 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 19 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
10green spaces
- 12.2 ha total
- largest park 5.8 ha (0.15 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (700 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
21shops & libraries
- 17 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, Spar, Iceland, Central England Co-operative…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Asda Arnold Superstore — 0.4 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near NG5 8GX.
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 8GX
NG5 8GX scores 76/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Asda Arnold Superstore 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NG5 8GX is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 13,896 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 7/10).
There are 31 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 23 rated Good. The nearest school is Redhill Academy (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 19 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 5 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DAYBROOK MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.7 mi away. The nearest hospital is NOTTINGHAM WOODTHORPE HOSPITAL (NUH), 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
