Area Report
Last updated 27 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Bristol, City of: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and roughly 8 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 BS7 8HQ.
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?
13Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 40 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 64 schools in total
- IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
24crimes 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.
- 24 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 17.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
31GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 22 GP, 9 hospitals, 34 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HMP BRISTOL — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 27 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
14green 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.
- 26.1 ha total
- largest park 5.6 ha (0.29 mi away)
Nearest: Kings Lawn Tennis Club — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
73shops & libraries
- 62 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Spar, The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys, Waitrose…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: EG OTM Bishopston — 0.3 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 BS7 8HQ.
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 BS7.
Average sold price by property type across the BS7 district, 2021–2026.
About BS7 8HQ
BS7 8HQ scores 90/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BS7 8HQ is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 29,628 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 9/10).
There are 64 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 35 rated Good. The nearest school is St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 24 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 22 GP surgeries, 9 hospitals and 34 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HMP BRISTOL, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is SPIRE BRISTOL HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
