Area Report
Last updated 31 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Bristol, City of: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 9 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around BS4 1JX.
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?
11Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 32 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 53 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: School of Christ The King Catholic Primary (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
63crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 63 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 44)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
24GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 22 GP, 2 hospitals, 8 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY SERVICE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 31 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
12green spaces
- IMD environment decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 22.2 ha total
- largest park 8.9 ha (0.22 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (200 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
49shops & libraries
- 39 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Aldi, Tesco, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Hengrove Way — 0.4 mi
In Bristol, City of, 79% 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 Bristol, City of, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near BS4 1JX.
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 BS4.
Average sold price by property type across the BS4 district, 2021–2026.
About BS4 1JX
BS4 1JX scores 61/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — 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, BS4 1JX is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 477 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 3/10).
There are 53 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 30 rated Good. The nearest school is School of Christ The King Catholic Primary (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 63 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 22 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 8 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY SERVICE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is SOUTH BRISTOL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
