Postcode report
NG1 5AB Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NG1 5AB: area rating, property, schools and local change
NG1 5AB is a postcode in Castle, Nottingham, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NG1 5AB, then scores the surrounding small area 64/100 - top 31% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NG1 5AB are local prosperity and health, while jobs 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 NG1 5AB is based on Nottingham 028 Census 2021. It covers 9,664 residents, 8,335 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 22, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 32% owner-occupied, 56% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near NG1 5AB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NG1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £122k from 16 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NG1 5AB can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. 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 7 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 NG1 5AB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NG1 5AB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 20 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 NG1 5AB
Is NG1 5AB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 64/100 (top 31% 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 NG1 5AB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NG1 5AB?
12 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 NG1 5AB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 7 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NG1 5AB?
LocaleIQ matched NG1 5AB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NG1 5AB?
The latest median sold price is £122k based on 16 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NG1 5AB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 20 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.