Area Report
Last updated 01 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Bristol, City of: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, Sea Mills Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 7 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 BS9 2HS.
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?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 22 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 32 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: Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
2crimes 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.
- 2 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
2GP & 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.
- 2 GP, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SHIREHAMPTON GROUP PRACTICE — 1.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Sea Mills Rail Station0.2 mi
11 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.03 mi
NestReach: ≈ 7 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 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 19.2 ha total
- largest park 8.9 ha (0.34 mi away)
Nearest: St Brendans Rugby Football Club — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
27shops & libraries
- 22 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, The Co-operative Group, The Southern Co-operative, Asda…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Tesco Trymwood Express — 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 BS9 2HS.
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 BS9.
Average sold price by property type across the BS9 district, 2021–2026.
About BS9 2HS
BS9 2HS scores 66/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Tesco Trymwood Express 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BS9 2HS is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 4,593 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 32 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 21 rated Good. The nearest school is Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 2 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SHIREHAMPTON GROUP PRACTICE, 1.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
