Living in NG5, Nottingham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NG5 in Nottingham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Nottinghamshire: £232,370, up 3.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
Schools nearby
78 schools within 3 miles , of which 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Pinewood Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Arnbrook Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Arno Vale Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Robert Mellors Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
54 state primary and 10 state secondary schools within range, plus 9 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
9 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: FUEL, Fig Tree Primary School, Green Crescent School, Hollygirt School, Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College, Nottingham Girls' High School GDST and others.
All 9 fee-paying schools near NG5, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: The Nottingham Trent University.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 16.8% |
| Professional occupations | 15.4% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.9% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 10.8% |
| Skilled trades | 10.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
422 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NG5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Nottingham's figures.
Common questions about NG5
What is the average house price in NG5?
The average sold price in Nottinghamshire is £232,370 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NG5?
Prices in Nottinghamshire are up 3.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
Are the schools good in NG5?
78 schools sit within 3 miles of central NG5, and 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NG5?
422 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NG5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NG5 at risk of flooding?
Central NG5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NG5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 90% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 422 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NG5 safe?
422 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NG5 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NG5 or NG3, NG5 or NG6, NG5 or NG1.
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