Postcode report
NG5 8SQ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NG5 8SQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
NG5 8SQ 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 8SQ, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NG5 8SQ are property market signals and housing, while health 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 8SQ is based on Nottingham 038 Census 2021. It covers 7,635 residents, 5,723 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 44% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 42% 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 8SQ, 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 8SQ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 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 8SQ 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 8SQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 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 8SQ
Is NG5 8SQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 14% 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 8SQ?
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 8SQ?
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 8SQ?
LocaleIQ matched NG5 8SQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NG5 8SQ?
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 8SQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.