Postcode report
Is ML5 4QU a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About ML5 4QU: area rating, property, schools and local change
ML5 4QU is a postcode in Coatbridge West, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, Scotland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ML5 4QU, then scores the surrounding small area 21/100 - bottom 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ML5 4QU are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for ML5 4QU is based on Greenend and Carnbroe. On the official Scotland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near ML5 4QU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the G71 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £155k from 0 rolling sales, down 2.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ML5 4QU can compare 8 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ML5 4QU by category and map position. Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around ML5 4QU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about ML5 4QU
Is ML5 4QU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 21/100 (bottom 1% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near ML5 4QU?
Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near ML5 4QU?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near ML5 4QU?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What are typical property prices in ML5 4QU?
The latest median sold price is £155k based on 0 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ML5 4QU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.