Postcode report
Is NG5 7GD a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About NG5 7GD: area rating, property, schools and local change
NG5 7GD is a postcode in Daybrook, Gedling, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NG5 7GD, then scores the surrounding small area 73/100 - top 13% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NG5 7GD are housing and safety, 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 NG5 7GD is based on Gedling 004 Census 2021. It covers 7,303 residents, 3,245 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 12% 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 8/10.
For property prices near NG5 7GD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NG5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £225k from 72 rolling sales, down 5.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NG5 7GD can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 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 NG5 7GD by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NG5 7GD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 28 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 NG5 7GD
Is NG5 7GD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 73/100 (top 13% 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 NG5 7GD?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NG5 7GD?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NG5 7GD?
LocaleIQ matched NG5 7GD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NG5 7GD?
The latest median sold price is £225k based on 72 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NG5 7GD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 28 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.