Postcode report
NG5 8NG Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NG5 8NG: area rating, property, schools and local change
NG5 8NG is a postcode in Coppice, Gedling, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NG5 8NG, then scores the surrounding small area 42/100 - bottom 26% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NG5 8NG are housing 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 NG5 8NG is based on Gedling 006 Census 2021. It covers 6,669 residents, 5,302 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 58% owner-occupied, 23% privately rented, 18% 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 3/10.
For property prices near NG5 8NG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NG5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £225k from 129 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 8NG 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 8NG 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 NG5 8NG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 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 8NG
Is NG5 8NG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 42/100 (bottom 26% 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 8NG?
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 NG5 8NG?
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 8NG?
LocaleIQ matched NG5 8NG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NG5 8NG?
The latest median sold price is £225k based on 129 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NG5 8NG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.