About BH20 5SH
BH20 5SH scores 61/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and green space — with only 3 crimes reported on the surrounding streets last month. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BH20 5SH is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 13,098 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 high (IMD housing decile 1/10).
There is 1 school within the typical catchment area. The nearest school is Lulworth and Winfrith CofE Primary School, within a short walk.
There were 3 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
There are no GP surgeries, hospitals or pharmacies within easy reach of BH20 5SH. Residents may need to travel further for healthcare access.
There are no train or Tube stations near BH20 5SH. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 2 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 8 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 3.4 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playground (400 m²), within a short walk. The postcode sits within a AONB, giving it open countryside on the doorstep that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are no supermarkets in the immediate area around BH20 5SH. Grocery shopping may require a car or delivery service.
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 BH20 5SH on NestScope.















