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
Boroughmuir High SchoolSecondary0.6 mi
Bruntsfield Primary SchoolPrimary0.7 mi
Dalry Primary SchoolPrimary0.9 mi
Drummond Community High SchoolSecondary1.1 mi
Canaan Lane Primary SchoolPrimary1.2 mi
Flora Stevenson PrimaryPrimary1.2 mi
Nearest: Boroughmuir High School — 0.6 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 — 0.2 mi
Transport96
Can I get to work?
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams)0.4 mi
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams)0.4 mi
West End - Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams)0.4 mi
86 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.03 mi
Green space84
How green is it?
19green spaces
Very green
open space all around
44.8 ha total
no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (100 m²) — 0.2 mi
Amenities87
Can I get the shopping done?
76shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
76 supermarkets within 2 mi
Sainsburys, The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Scottish Midland Co-operative…
nearest 0.0 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Edinburgh West Port Local — 0.0 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near EH3 9DS.
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 9DS
EH3 9DS scores 87/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and healthcare — with 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 9DS 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, 0.6 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, 0.2 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 EH3 9DS — 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 9DS?
There are 13 schools within a 2-mile catchment of EH3 9DS. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is EH3 9DS safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for EH3 9DS. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near EH3 9DS?
Transport within 0.5 miles of EH3 9DS includes 3 Tube/Metro stations, 86 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN.
What is the NestScope Score for EH3 9DS?
EH3 9DS 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 EH3 9DS does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around EH3 9DS: 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.
