POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NG16 3NS postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 53 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 25 Sep 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £225,000Based on 25 sales · Latest sale in data: 25 Sep 2025
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 53 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 25 sales · Latest sale in data: 25 Sep 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
5 within 400mNG16 3NS links 5 transport stops within 400m and 21 within 800m. 5 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is The Sycamores (BCT) at about 213m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
103 within 1200mNG16 3NS currently links 103 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 37 food and drink, 20 personal services, 15 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Laksh Supermarket at about 154m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
421 online job adverts observedBroxtowe local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 460 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched NG16 3NS in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
53 nearby school rows53 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NG16 3NS. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 6NG16 3NS has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 6 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 86, and public order is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 44 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£225,000
Strong sample. Based on 25 sales · Latest sale in data: 25 Sep 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NG16 3NS, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
37 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (22), cafe (11), restaurant (4).
Amenity group
Personal services
20 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (15), beauty (5).
Amenity group
Nightlife
15 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (10), bar (5).
Amenity group
Grocery
12 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (6), bakery (2), butcher (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Grocery
Laksh Supermarket (Premier)
Convenience at 6, Main Street, Eastwood, Nottingham.
Food and drink
Linda's Cafe
Cafe at 47, Main Street, Eastwood, Nottingham.
Food and drink
Indian Curry Junction
Fast Food at 2A, South Street, Eastwood, Nottingham.
Food and drink
Island Fish Bar
Fast Food at 4, The Island, Eastwood, Nottingham.
Grocery
Morrisons Daily
Convenience at 1, The Island, Eastwood, Nottingham.
Health
Well Pharmacy
Pharmacy at 2A, Church Walk, Eastwood, Nottingham.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Aldercar Infant School
Primary option in NG16 4GL. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Awsworth Primary and Nursery School
Primary option in NG16 2QS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Bagthorpe Primary School
Primary option in NG16 5HB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for NG16 3NS before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around NG16 3NS.
Open broadband checkerRecommended tool
Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like NG16 3NS with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess NG16 3NS.
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Ask vetted agents
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