Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of South Gloucestershire: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk and roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around BS37 8SZ.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 15 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 17 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Culverhill School (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
10crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 10 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 9.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
8GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 8 GP, 5 dentists, pharmacy 0.9 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: PRIMARY CARE PAEDIATRIC SERVICE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 26 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
7green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 11.2 ha total
- largest park 3 ha (0.07 mi away)
Nearest: Kelston Close Playing Field — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
20shops & libraries
- 18 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Spar, Lidl, The Co-operative Group…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Yate Abbotswood Centre — 0.1 mi
In South Gloucestershire, 83% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (94% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across South Gloucestershire, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near BS37 8SZ.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in BS37.
Average sold price by property type across the BS37 district, 2021–2026.
About BS37 8SZ
BS37 8SZ scores 73/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Morrisons Daily Yate Abbotswood Centre 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BS37 8SZ is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 13,660 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 low (IMD housing decile 8/10).
There are 17 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 14 rated Good. The nearest school is Culverhill School (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 10 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 8 GP surgeries and 5 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is PRIMARY CARE PAEDIATRIC SERVICE, 0.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.9 mi away.
