Postcode report
Is NG7 5QB a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NG7 5QB: area rating, property, schools and local change
NG7 5QB is a postcode in Hyson Green & Arboretum, Nottingham, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NG7 5QB, then scores the surrounding small area 30/100 - bottom 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NG7 5QB are property market signals and schools and education, 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 NG7 5QB is based on Nottingham 026 Census 2021. It covers 13,948 residents, 11,109 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 21, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 21% owner-occupied, 46% privately rented, 32% 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 1/10.
For property prices near NG7 5QB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NG7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £230k from 48 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NG7 5QB can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 6 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 NG7 5QB 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 NG7 5QB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 29 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 NG7 5QB
Is NG7 5QB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 30/100 (bottom 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 NG7 5QB?
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 NG7 5QB?
12 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 NG7 5QB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 6 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NG7 5QB?
LocaleIQ matched NG7 5QB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NG7 5QB?
The latest median sold price is £230k based on 48 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NG7 5QB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 29 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.