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Last updated 07 AUG 2026

NG7 5NU

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One of the harder-pressed parts of Nottingham: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, Hyson Green Market Tram Stop 0.3 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.

NestScope Score
66/ 100

A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood

This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 2/10, ranked 3,727 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around NG7 5NU.

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.

Schools67

Are the schools any good?

14Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 49 rated Good or better within 2 mi
  • 71 schools in total
  • IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.

Nearest top-rated: Mellers Primary School (Good) — 0.2 mi

Safety52

Is it safe?

108crimes 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.
  • 108 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 68)

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare79

Can I see a GP?

21GP & 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.
  • 19 GP, 2 hospitals, 24 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi

Nearest GP: FAIRFIELDS PRACTICE — 0.2 mi

Transport88

Can I get to work?

Hyson Green Market Tram Stop0.3 mi
The Forest Tram Stop0.4 mi
Noel Street Tram Stop0.5 mi

57 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.07 mi

NestReach:16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space83

How green is it?

23green spaces
  • 15.5 ha total
  • largest park 8 ha (0.47 mi away)

Nearest: Playground (200 m²) — 0.0 mi

Amenities96

Can I get the shopping done?

62shops & libraries
  • 53 supermarkets within 2 mi
  • Aldi, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons…
  • nearest 0.2 mi
  • library 0.2 mi

Nearest: Aldi Hyson Green Nottingham — 0.2 mi

Getting a school place

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 5NU.

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, 20212026.

About NG7 5NU

NG7 5NU scores 66/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Aldi Hyson Green 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, NG7 5NU is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 3,727 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 71 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 45 rated Good. The nearest school is Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), 0.2 mi away.

There were 108 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.

Healthcare access is good, with 19 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 24 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is FAIRFIELDS PRACTICE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST - ROPEWALK HOUSE, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.

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04 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

01
We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around NG7 5NU — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
02
We blend in national context. Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
03
One score, six visible factors. Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near NG7 5NU?

There are 71 schools within a 2-mile catchment of NG7 5NU, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.

Is NG7 5NU safe?

108 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of NG7 5NU in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 2/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.

What transport is near NG7 5NU?

Transport within 0.5 miles of NG7 5NU includes 3 Tube/Metro stations, 57 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 16 km² is reachable from NG7 5NU within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for NG7 5NU?

NG7 5NU has a NestScope Score of 66/100 — a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.

How far around NG7 5NU does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around NG7 5NU: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.

Data: DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.