Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of South Cambridgeshire: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 9 km² reachable 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 CB4 2YF.
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?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 18 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 30 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Orchard Park Community Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
22crimes 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.
- 22 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 12.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
5GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 4 GP, 1 hospital, 9 dentists, pharmacy 0.8 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ARBURY ROAD SURGERY — 0.8 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
26green spaces
- 17.1 ha total
- largest park 5.8 ha (0.07 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (0.54 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
29shops & libraries
- 25 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Budgens, The Co-operative Group, Iceland…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Tesco Orchard Park Express — 0.2 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near CB4 2YF.
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 CB4.
Average sold price by property type across the CB4 district, 2021–2026.
About CB4 2YF
CB4 2YF scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and schools — with Playing Field (0.54 ha) within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, CB4 2YF is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 16,033 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 4/10).
There are 30 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 15 rated Good. The nearest school is Orchard Park Community Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 22 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 4 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 9 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ARBURY ROAD SURGERY, 0.8 mi away. The nearest hospital is SPIRE (LEA) HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.8 mi away.
