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.
Schools96
Are the schools any good?
94schools nearby
94 schools nearby
Ofsted/KS4 ratings not available in Northern Ireland
St Malachy's Primary SchoolPrimary0.2 mi
The Royal Belfast Academical InstitutionSecondary0.3 mi
St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary0.5 mi
Scoil An DroichidPrimary0.5 mi
Blythefield Primary SchoolPrimary0.6 mi
The Cathedral Nursery SchoolNursery0.6 mi
Nearest: St Malachy's Primary School — 0.2 mi
Safety
Is it safe?
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Not collected in Northern Ireland (England-centric data)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare86
Can I see a GP?
33GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
31 GP, 2 hospitals within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: Dr. KELLY & PARTNER — 0.5 mi
Transport
Can I get to work?
Not collected in Northern Ireland (England-centric data)
Green space
How green is it?
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Not collected in Northern Ireland (England-centric data)
Amenities89
Can I get the shopping done?
80shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
80 supermarkets within 2 mi
Centra, Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Dunnes Stores…
nearest 0.1 mi
Nearest: Centra Belfast Donegall Sq East — 0.1 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near BT2 8GA.
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 BT2.
Average sold price by property type across the BT2 district, 2021–2026.
About BT2 8GA
BT2 8GA scores 91/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with St Malachy's Primary School 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
BT2 8GA sits outside England, so the national deprivation backbone (IMD) that anchors the NestScope Score isn't available — the figures below are based on local amenities only.
There are 94 schools within the typical catchment area. The nearest school is St Malachy's Primary School, 0.2 mi away.
There were 246 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 31 GP surgeries and 2 hospitals in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is Dr. KELLY & PARTNER, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is ROYAL VICTORIA HOSPITAL, 1.0 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around BT2 8GA — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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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.
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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 BT2 8GA?
There are 94 schools within a 2-mile catchment of BT2 8GA. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is BT2 8GA safe?
246 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of BT2 8GA in the most recent month of UK Police API data. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near BT2 8GA?
Transport within 0.5 miles of BT2 8GA includes 2 train stations, 1 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN.
What is the NestScope Score for BT2 8GA?
BT2 8GA has a NestScope Score of 91/100. 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 BT2 8GA does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around BT2 8GA: 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.
