Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Nottingham: a school rated Good within a short walk, Hyson Green Market Tram Stop 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 16 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 NG7 5LB.
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?
16Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 47 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 70 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: Berridge Primary and Nursery School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
122crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 122 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 89.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
27GP & 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.
- 26 GP, 1 hospital, 24 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: FAIRFIELDS PRACTICE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
Hyson Green Market Tram Stop0.2 mi
Radford Road Tram Stop0.3 mi
Noel Street Tram Stop0.3 mi
51 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.11 mi
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
20green spaces
- 12.8 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Park (0.31 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
61shops & libraries
- 53 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Tesco Alfreton Rd Nottingham Express — 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 NG7 5LB.
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 NG7.
Average sold price by property type across the NG7 district, 2021–2026.
About NG7 5LB
NG7 5LB scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Tesco Alfreton Rd Nottingham Express 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NG7 5LB is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,767 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 high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 70 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 44 rated Good. The nearest school is Berridge Primary and Nursery School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 122 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 26 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 24 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is FAIRFIELDS PRACTICE, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST - ROPEWALK HOUSE, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
