Postcode report
NG16 1QH Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About NG16 1QH: area rating, property, schools and local change
NG16 1QH is a postcode in Watnall & Nuthall West, Broxtowe, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NG16 1QH, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NG16 1QH are health and housing, while schools and education 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 NG16 1QH is based on Broxtowe 016 Census 2021. It covers 12,257 residents, 549 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 83% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 4% 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 NG16 1QH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NG16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £220k from 68 rolling sales, down 6.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NG16 1QH can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 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 NG16 1QH 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 NG16 1QH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 17 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 NG16 1QH
Is NG16 1QH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 10% 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 NG16 1QH?
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 NG16 1QH?
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 NG16 1QH?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NG16 1QH?
LocaleIQ matched NG16 1QH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NG16 1QH?
The latest median sold price is £220k based on 68 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NG16 1QH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 17 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.