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?
14schools nearby
14 schools nearby
Ofsted/KS4 ratings not available in Scotland
Boroughmuir High SchoolSecondary0.7 mi
Bruntsfield Primary SchoolPrimary0.8 mi
Dalry Primary SchoolPrimary0.9 mi
Drummond Community High SchoolSecondary1.0 mi
Flora Stevenson PrimaryPrimary1.2 mi
Broughton High SchoolSecondary1.2 mi
Nearest: Boroughmuir High School — 0.7 mi
Safety
Is it safe?
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Not collected in Scotland (England-centric data)
Healthcare90
Can I see a GP?
27GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
21 GP, 6 hospitals within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: Leven Medical Practice — 0.3 mi
Transport97
Can I get to work?
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams)0.3 mi
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams)0.3 mi
West End - Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams)0.5 mi
90 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.05 mi
Green space83
How green is it?
18green spaces
Very green
open space all around
30.8 ha total
no proper park nearby
Nearest: Cemetery (0.71 ha) — 0.2 mi
Amenities89
Can I get the shopping done?
78shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
78 supermarkets within 2 mi
Sainsburys, The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Scottish Midland Co-operative…
nearest 0.1 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Edinburgh West Port Local — 0.1 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near EH1 2AF.
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 2AF
EH1 2AF scores 87/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and healthcare — with Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
EH1 2AF 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 14 schools within the typical catchment area. The nearest school is Boroughmuir High School, 0.7 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 21 GP surgeries and 6 hospitals in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is Leven Medical Practice, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is Cambridge Street Day Centre, 0.2 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around EH1 2AF — 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 2AF?
There are 14 schools within a 2-mile catchment of EH1 2AF. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is EH1 2AF safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for EH1 2AF. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near EH1 2AF?
Transport within 0.5 miles of EH1 2AF includes 3 Tube/Metro stations, 90 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN.
What is the NestScope Score for EH1 2AF?
EH1 2AF 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 2AF does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around EH1 2AF: 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.
