POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NG2 5GB postcode decision report
Mixed move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 98.1%. The current flood seam matches 1 feature (FZ3). Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 38 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 16 Sep 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £430,165Based on 14 sales · Latest sale in data: 16 Sep 2025
- Gigabit availability 98.1%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal 1 feature matchFZ3
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 38 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 14 sales · Latest sale in data: 16 Sep 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 98.1%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
1 flood feature matchThe current postcode summary intersects 1 flood feature across FZ3.
Transport
18 within 400mNG2 5GB links 18 transport stops within 400m and 52 within 800m. 18 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Trent Boulevard (BCT) at about 223m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
200 within 1200mNG2 5GB currently links 200 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 71 food and drink, 48 personal services, 22 grocery. The closest mapped place is The Larwood & Voce at about 147m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
602 online job adverts observedRushcliffe local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 609 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched NG2 5GB in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
38 nearby school rows38 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NG2 5GB. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 5NG2 5GB has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 5 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 45, and criminal damage and arson is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 25 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£430,165
Strong sample. Based on 14 sales · Latest sale in data: 16 Sep 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NG2 5GB, 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
71 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (29), cafe (25), restaurant (17).
Amenity group
Personal services
48 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (32), beauty (16).
Amenity group
Grocery
22 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (13), supermarket (4), bakery (2).
Amenity group
Nightlife
19 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (12), bar (7).
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.
Nightlife
The Larwood & Voce
Pub at Fox Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham.
Retail
Crown Decorating Centre
Diy at Radcliffe Road.
Food and drink
McDonald's
Fast Food at 55A, Radcliffe Road, Nottingham.
Food and drink
Rudy's
Restaurant at 42-44, Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham.
Personal services
JJ Barber Shop
Hairdresser at 1, Trent Boulevard, Nottingham.
Nightlife
The Botanist
Bar at 40, Bridgford Road, 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
Abbey Road Primary School
Primary option in NG2 5ND. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School
Primary option in NG2 4HT. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Greenfields Community School
Primary option in NG2 2JE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for NG2 5GB 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 NG2 5GB.
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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 NG2 5GB 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 NG2 5GB.
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Ask vetted agents
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