About DE1 3LB
DE1 3LB scores 55/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Sainsburys Nuns Street Local about 3 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DE1 3LB is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,400 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 3/10).
There are 62 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 38 rated Good. The nearest school is Central Community Nursery School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 70 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 31 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 18 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is FRIAR GATE SURGERY, about 2 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is LONDON ROAD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is about 4 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near DE1 3LB. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 49 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 16 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 12.5 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Sports Facility (0.59 ha), about 4 minutes' walk away.
There are 41 supermarkets in the wider area, including Sainsburys, Asda, Central England Co-operative, Lidl and others. The nearest is Sainsburys Nuns Street Local, about 3 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 11 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore DE1 3LB on NestScope.