EH5 2BF · Neighbourhood Report

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Last updated 18 AUG 2026

EH5 2BF

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Neighbourhood Report

Some UK-wide sources don't publish for Scotland — each section says so where it applies.

A neighbourhood of City of Edinburgh: a school within a short walk.

What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.

NestScope Score

88/ 100

Built from the sources published for Scotland. How the score works

How this score is calculated

96Schools

86Health

82Transport

85Green

88Amenities

01 — Snapshot

Around EH5 2BF.

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?

12schools nearby

12 schools nearby
Ofsted/KS4 ratings not available in Scotland

Closest

1Granton Primary SchoolPrimary0.1 mi

2Forthview Primary SchoolPrimary0.6 mi

3Craigroyston Community High SchoolSecondary1.0 mi

4Broughton High SchoolSecondary1.1 mi

5Craigroyston Primary SchoolPrimary1.1 mi

6Ferryhill Primary SchoolPrimary1.2 mi

Safety

Is it safe?

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Not collected in Scotland (England-centric data)

Healthcare86

Can I see a GP?

6GP & hospitals

Everyday healthcare is right on hand
4 GP, 2 hospitals within 1.5 mi

Transport82

Can I get to work?

No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 46 bus stops nearby

Green space85

How green is it?

18green spaces

Very green — open space all around

Amenities88

Can I get the shopping done?

33shops & libraries

Everyday shopping on the doorstep
33 supermarkets within 2 mi — Scottish Midland Co-operative, Lidl, Morrisons, Waitrose… — nearest 0.2 mi

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02 — Environment

Environment & risk near EH5 2BF.

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 EH5.

Average sold price by property type across the EH5 district, 2021–2026.

04 — Write-up

About EH5 2BF

EH5 2BF scores 88/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with Granton Primary School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

EH5 2BF 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 12 schools within the typical catchment area. The nearest school is Granton Primary School, within a short walk.

Healthcare access is good, with 4 GP surgeries and 2 hospitals in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is Crewe Medical Centre, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is Ferryfield Community Hospital, 0.3 mi away.

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05 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around EH5 2BF — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.

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.

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.

06 — Questions

Is EH5 2BF a good place to live?

EH5 2BF scores 88/100 on the NestScope Score. It is strongest on schools (96/100) and weakest on transport (82/100) — which of those matters more is your call, not the score's.

How many schools are near EH5 2BF?

There are 12 schools within a 2-mile catchment of EH5 2BF. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted, compiled by NestScope.

Is EH5 2BF safe?

Crime data is currently unavailable for EH5 2BF. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.

What transport is near EH5 2BF?

Transport within 0.5 miles of EH5 2BF includes 46 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN, mapped by NestScope.

What is the NestScope Score for EH5 2BF?

EH5 2BF 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 EH5 2BF does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around EH5 2BF: 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.

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Compiled by NestScope (nestscope.uk) from DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Cite as: NestScope — EH5 2BF area report, nestscope.uk/area/EH5+2BF. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.