About AL5 4GZ
AL5 4GZ scores 84/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and schools — with DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY about 3 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, AL5 4GZ is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 29,552 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 21 schools within the typical catchment area, including 9 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 6 rated Good. The nearest school is Harpenden Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 33 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 4 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY, about 3 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is HARPENDEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, about 4 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
The nearest rail stations are Harpenden Rail Station (Train, about 3 minutes' walk away). There are also 27 bus stops within walking distance.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding). road traffic noise is low (about 54 dB Lden), and rail noise is low (about 48 dB Lden).
There are 17 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 30.4 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Harpenden United Reformed Church, within a short walk. It also lies just beside a open access land (within a short walk), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 10 supermarkets in the wider area, including Sainsburys, Morrisons, Waitrose, Cook and others. The nearest is Sainsburys Harpenden, within a short walk. A public library is within a short walk.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore AL5 4GZ on NestScope.