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.
Schools80
Are the schools any good?
13schools nearby
13 schools nearby
Ofsted/KS4 ratings not available in Scotland
Drummond Community High SchoolSecondary0.9 mi
Abbeyhill Primary SchoolPrimary0.9 mi
Boroughmuir High SchoolSecondary1.1 mi
Bruntsfield Primary SchoolPrimary1.1 mi
Broughton Primary SchoolPrimary1.2 mi
Dalry Primary SchoolPrimary1.4 mi
Nearest: Drummond Community High School — 0.9 mi
Safety
Is it safe?
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Not collected in Scotland (England-centric data)
Healthcare90
Can I see a GP?
24GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
19 GP, 5 hospitals within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: University Health Service — 0.2 mi
Transport97
Can I get to work?
Edinburgh Rail Station0.3 mi
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams)0.5 mi
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams)0.5 mi
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams)0.5 mi
86 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.04 mi
Green space81
How green is it?
22green spaces
Very green
open space all around
23.8 ha total
no proper park nearby
Nearest: Nicolson Square Gardens — 0.2 mi
Amenities89
Can I get the shopping done?
77shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
77 supermarkets within 2 mi
Sainsburys, Tesco, Lidl, Marks and Spencer…
nearest 0.1 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Edinburgh South Bridge Local — 0.1 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near EH1 1JG.
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 EH1.
Average sold price by property type across the EH1 district, 2021–2026.
About EH1 1JG
EH1 1JG scores 87/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and healthcare — with Edinburgh Rail Station 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
EH1 1JG 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 13 schools within the typical catchment area. The nearest school is Drummond Community High School, 0.9 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 19 GP surgeries and 5 hospitals in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is University Health Service, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is Ballenden House, 0.4 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around EH1 1JG — 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 EH1 1JG?
There are 13 schools within a 2-mile catchment of EH1 1JG. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is EH1 1JG safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for EH1 1JG. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near EH1 1JG?
Transport within 0.5 miles of EH1 1JG includes 1 train station, 3 Tube/Metro stations, 86 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN.
What is the NestScope Score for EH1 1JG?
EH1 1JG has a NestScope Score of 87/100. 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 EH1 1JG does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around EH1 1JG: 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.
