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.
Schools96
Are the schools any good?
14schools nearby
14 schools nearby
Ofsted/KS4 ratings not available in Scotland
Closest
1Dalry Primary SchoolPrimary0.3 mi
2Boroughmuir High SchoolSecondary0.3 mi
3Bruntsfield Primary SchoolPrimary0.6 mi
4Craiglockhart Primary SchoolPrimary1.0 mi
5Flora Stevenson PrimaryPrimary1.0 mi
6Gorgie MillsSpecial1.1 mi
Nearest: Dalry Primary School — 0.3 mi
Safety
Is it safe?
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Not collected in Scotland (England-centric data)
Healthcare88
Can I see a GP?
30GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
19 GP, 11 hospitals within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: West End Medical Practice — 0.3 mi
Transport99
Can I get to work?
Stations
1Haymarket Rail Station0.1 mi
2Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams)0.1 mi
3West End - Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams)0.3 mi
·60 bus stopsnearest 0.05 mi
Green space71
How green is it?
25green spaces
Green space is well within reach
13.8 ha total
no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (0.12 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities87
Can I get the shopping done?
79shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
79 supermarkets within 2 mi
Marks and Spencer, Tesco, The Co-operative Group, Scottish Midland Co-operative…
nearest 0.1 mi
Nearest: M&S Haymarket SF — 0.1 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near EH11 2BU.
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 EH11.
Average sold price by property type across the EH11 district, 2021–2026.
About EH11 2BU
EH11 2BU scores 90/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and schools — with Haymarket Rail Station within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
EH11 2BU 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 Dalry Primary School, 0.3 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 19 GP surgeries and 11 hospitals in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is West End Medical Practice, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is Cambridge Street Day Centre, 0.5 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around EH11 2BU — 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
Is EH11 2BU a good place to live?
EH11 2BU scores 90/100 on the NestScope Score. It is strongest on transport (99/100) and weakest on green space (71/100) — which of those matters more is your call, not the score's.
How many schools are near EH11 2BU?
There are 14 schools within a 2-mile catchment of EH11 2BU. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is EH11 2BU safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for EH11 2BU. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near EH11 2BU?
Transport within 0.5 miles of EH11 2BU includes 1 train station, 2 Tube/Metro stations, 60 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN.
What is the NestScope Score for EH11 2BU?
EH11 2BU has a NestScope Score of 90/100. 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 EH11 2BU does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around EH11 2BU: 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.
