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Last updated 24 JUL 2026

BS4 4BG

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One of the harder-pressed parts of Bristol, City of: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and roughly 3 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.

NestScope Score
64/ 100

A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood

This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 2/10, ranked 6,232 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around BS4 4BG.

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.

Schools62

Are the schools any good?

9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 35 rated Good or better within 2 mi
  • 54 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: E-Act the Kingfisher School (Good) — 0.1 mi

Safety65

Is it safe?

20crimes 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.
  • 20 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 14)

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare75

Can I see a GP?

10GP & hospitals
  • IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 10 GP, 8 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi

Nearest GP: BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.4 mi

Transport62

Can I get to work?

No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 14 bus stops nearby

NestReach:3 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space86

How green is it?

14green spaces
  • IMD environment decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 57.4 ha total
  • largest park 13.7 ha (0.34 mi away)

Nearest: Nature's Garden — 0.2 mi

Amenities88

Can I get the shopping done?

54shops & libraries
  • 45 supermarkets within 2 mi
  • The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys, Spar, Aldi…
  • nearest 0.3 mi
  • library 0.7 mi

Nearest: Co-op St Annes - Wyatts View — 0.3 mi

Getting a school place

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 4BG.

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, 20212026.

About BS4 4BG

BS4 4BG scores 64/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Co-op St Annes - Wyatts View 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, BS4 4BG is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 6,232 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 54 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 34 rated Good. The nearest school is E-Act the Kingfisher School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.

There were 20 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.

Healthcare access is good, with 10 GP surgeries and 8 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.

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04 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

01
We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around BS4 4BG — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
02
We blend in national context. Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
03
One score, six visible factors. Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near BS4 4BG?

There are 54 schools within a 2-mile catchment of BS4 4BG, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.

Is BS4 4BG safe?

20 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of BS4 4BG in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 2/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.

What transport is near BS4 4BG?

Transport within 0.5 miles of BS4 4BG includes 14 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 3 km² is reachable from BS4 4BG within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for BS4 4BG?

BS4 4BG has a NestScope Score of 64/100 — a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.

How far around BS4 4BG does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around BS4 4BG: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.

Data: DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.