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.
Schools90
Are the schools any good?
15schools nearby
15 schools nearby
Ofsted/KS4 ratings not available in Scotland
Closest
1Boroughmuir High SchoolSecondary0.4 mi
2Dalry Primary SchoolPrimary0.5 mi
3Bruntsfield Primary SchoolPrimary0.7 mi
4Flora Stevenson PrimaryPrimary0.8 mi
5Broughton High SchoolSecondary1.0 mi
6Craiglockhart Primary SchoolPrimary1.2 mi
Nearest: Boroughmuir High School — 0.4 mi
Safety
Is it safe?
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Not collected in Scotland (England-centric data)
Healthcare90
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 — 0.1 mi
Transport98
Can I get to work?
Stations
1Haymarket Rail Station0.1 mi
2West End - Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams)0.2 mi
3Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams)0.2 mi
·62 bus stopsnearest 0.03 mi
Green space74
How green is it?
33green spaces
Green space is well within reach
22.8 ha total
no proper park nearby
Nearest: Park (0.44 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities87
Can I get the shopping done?
79shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
79 supermarkets within 2 mi
Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Sainsburys, The Co-operative Group…
nearest 0.1 mi
Nearest: Tesco Haymarket Square Express — 0.1 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near EH12 5AA.
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 EH12.
Average sold price by property type across the EH12 district, 2021–2026.
About EH12 5AA
EH12 5AA scores 88/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and schools — with Haymarket Rail Station 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
EH12 5AA 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 15 schools within the typical catchment area. The nearest school is Boroughmuir High School, 0.4 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, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is Cambridge Street Day Centre, 0.4 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around EH12 5AA — 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 EH12 5AA a good place to live?
EH12 5AA scores 88/100 on the NestScope Score. It is strongest on transport (98/100) and weakest on green space (74/100) — which of those matters more is your call, not the score's.
How many schools are near EH12 5AA?
There are 15 schools within a 2-mile catchment of EH12 5AA. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is EH12 5AA safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for EH12 5AA. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near EH12 5AA?
Transport within 0.5 miles of EH12 5AA includes 1 train station, 2 Tube/Metro stations, 62 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN.
What is the NestScope Score for EH12 5AA?
EH12 5AA has a NestScope Score of 88/100. 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 EH12 5AA does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around EH12 5AA: 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.
