Area Report
Last updated 31 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Nottingham: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, Bulwell Forest Tram Stop 0.1 miles off, putting roughly 7 km² within half an hour by public transport and more 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 NG6 8AQ.
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?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 26 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 32 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
31crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 31 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 20.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
15GP & 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.
- 14 GP, 1 hospital, 6 dentists, pharmacy 0.0 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.0 mi
Can I get to work?
Bulwell Forest Tram Stop0.1 mi
Bulwell Forest Tram Stop0.1 mi
41 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.03 mi
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 46.1 ha total
- largest park 33.8 ha (0.35 mi away)
Nearest: Ken Martin Leisure Centre — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
28shops & libraries
- 25 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Lidl, Morrisons, Tesco, Spar…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Lidl Bulwell Nottingham — 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 NG6 8AQ.
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 NG6.
Average sold price by property type across the NG6 district, 2021–2026.
About NG6 8AQ
NG6 8AQ scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Lidl Bulwell Nottingham 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NG6 8AQ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,175 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 32 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 25 rated Good. The nearest school is The Bulwell Academy (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), 0.1 mi away.
There were 31 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 14 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is HIGHBURY HOSPITAL, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
