About BL9 8JZ
BL9 8JZ scores 68/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and healthcare — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BL9 8JZ is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 19,232 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 28 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 23 rated Good. The nearest school is Unsworth Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
Healthcare access is good, with 6 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is UNSWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is BEALEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 1.5 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
There are no train or Tube stations near BL9 8JZ. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 18 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). road traffic noise is low (about 53 dB Lden).
There are 8 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 56.5 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playground (800 m²), within a short walk. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (about 7 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 16 supermarkets in the wider area, including The Co-operative Group, Spar, Iceland, Asda and others. The nearest is Co-op Parr Lane - Bury, about 11 minutes' walk away.
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 BL9 8JZ on NestScope.