About DY1 2DU
DY1 2DU scores 48/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Spar - Russells Hall about 8 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, DY1 2DU is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 3,903 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 36 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 22 rated Good. The nearest school is Pegasus Academy (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), within a short walk.
There were 25 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 23 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is KEELINGE HOUSE, about 5 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is RUSSELLS HALL HOSPITAL, about 13 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 8 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near DY1 2DU. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 37 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). road traffic noise is low (about 50 dB Lden).
There are 12 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 37.3 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playing Field (0.62 ha), about 5 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (about 12 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 28 supermarkets in the wider area, including Spar, Morrisons, Aldi, Asda and others. The nearest is Spar - Russells Hall, about 8 minutes' walk away. A public library is 0.9 mi 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 DY1 2DU on NestScope.