POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NG3 5DF postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 97.9%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 46 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 15 Jan 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £178,463Based on 30 sales · Latest sale in data: 15 Jan 2026
- Gigabit availability 97.9%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 46 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 30 sales · Latest sale in data: 15 Jan 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 97.9%, with 97.9% 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
4 within 400mNG3 5DF links 4 transport stops within 400m and 37 within 800m. 4 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Mapperley Road H&R (BCT) at about 310m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
153 within 1200mNG3 5DF currently links 153 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 64 food and drink, 33 grocery, 24 personal services. The closest mapped place is The Gurkha at about 370m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
6,236 online job adverts observedNottingham local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 9,081 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched NG3 5DF in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
46 nearby school rows46 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NG3 5DF. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 16NG3 5DF has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 16 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 179, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 38 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£178,463
Strong sample. Based on 30 sales · Latest sale in data: 15 Jan 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NG3 5DF, 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
64 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (31), cafe (19), restaurant (14).
Amenity group
Grocery
33 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (28), supermarket (3), butcher (1).
Amenity group
Personal services
24 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (20), beauty (4).
Amenity group
Nightlife
14 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (13), bar (1).
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.
Food and drink
The Gurkha
Restaurant at 328, Mansfield Road, Nottingham.
Financial services
Link
Atm in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Swift's Cafe
Cafe at 349, Mansfield Road, Nottingham.
Personal services
Nails & Co. Carrington
Beauty at 347, Mansfield Road, Nottingham.
Health
Carrington Pharmacy
Pharmacy at 343-345, Mansfield Road, Nottingham.
Nightlife
Doctor's Orders
Pub at 351, Mansfield 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
Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School
Primary option in NG3 2LE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Hogarth Academy
Primary option in NG3 6JG. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Huntingdon Academy
Primary option in NG3 4AY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for NG3 5DF 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.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around NG3 5DF.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like NG3 5DF 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 NG3 5DF.
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Ask vetted agents
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