Postcode report
NG3 6BD Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About NG3 6BD: area rating, property, schools and local change
NG3 6BD is a postcode in Mapperley, Nottingham, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NG3 6BD, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NG3 6BD are housing and local prosperity, 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 NG3 6BD is based on Gedling 010 Census 2021. It covers 8,430 residents, 3,689 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 6% 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 NG3 6BD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NG3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £198k from 104 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NG3 6BD can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NG3 6BD 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 NG3 6BD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 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 NG3 6BD
Is NG3 6BD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% 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 NG3 6BD?
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 NG3 6BD?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NG3 6BD?
LocaleIQ matched NG3 6BD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NG3 6BD?
The latest median sold price is £198k based on 104 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NG3 6BD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.