Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Bristol, City of: a school rated Good within a short walk, Ashley Down 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 8 km² 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 BS7 9NL.
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?
17Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 47 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 66 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Fairfield High School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
36crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 36 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 27.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
23GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 21 GP, 2 hospitals, 18 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: EAST TREES HEALTH CENTRE — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
25 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.18 mi
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 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 21 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (600 m²) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
71shops & libraries
- 62 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Marks and Spencer, The Southern Co-operative, Tesco, Aldi…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: M&S Bristol Eastgate Foodhall — 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 9NL.
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 9NL
BS7 9NL scores 68/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with M&S Bristol Eastgate Foodhall 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BS7 9NL is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 6,979 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 1/10).
There are 66 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 44 rated Good. The nearest school is Fairfield High School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 36 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 21 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 18 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is EAST TREES HEALTH CENTRE, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL BRISTOL AND WESTON VIRTUAL SITE, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
