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?
13schools nearby
13 schools nearby
Ofsted/KS4 ratings not available in Scotland
Boroughmuir High SchoolSecondary0.5 mi
Bruntsfield Primary SchoolPrimary0.6 mi
Dalry Primary SchoolPrimary0.8 mi
Canaan Lane Primary SchoolPrimary1.1 mi
Drummond Community High SchoolSecondary1.2 mi
Flora Stevenson PrimaryPrimary1.3 mi
Nearest: Boroughmuir High School — 0.5 mi
Safety
Is it safe?
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Not collected in Scotland (England-centric data)
Healthcare90
Can I see a GP?
32GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
22 GP, 10 hospitals within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: Leven Medical Practice — 0.1 mi
Transport95
Can I get to work?
West End - Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams)0.4 mi
72 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.02 mi
Green space84
How green is it?
20green spaces
Very green
open space all around
41.7 ha total
no proper park nearby
Nearest: Sports Facility (200 m²) — 0.1 mi
Amenities87
Can I get the shopping done?
77shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
77 supermarkets within 2 mi
The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Sainsburys, Scottish Midland Co-operative…
nearest 0.0 mi
Nearest: Co-op Edinburgh - Earl Grey Street — 0.0 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near EH3 9BL.
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 EH3.
Average sold price by property type across the EH3 district, 2021–2026.
About EH3 9BL
EH3 9BL scores 89/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and schools — with West End - Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
EH3 9BL 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 Boroughmuir High School, 0.5 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 22 GP surgeries and 10 hospitals in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is Leven Medical Practice, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is Edinburgh Dental Institute, 0.2 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around EH3 9BL — 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 EH3 9BL?
There are 13 schools within a 2-mile catchment of EH3 9BL. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is EH3 9BL safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for EH3 9BL. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near EH3 9BL?
Transport within 0.5 miles of EH3 9BL includes 1 Tube/Metro station, 72 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN.
What is the NestScope Score for EH3 9BL?
EH3 9BL has a NestScope Score of 89/100. 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 EH3 9BL does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around EH3 9BL: 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.
