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?
12schools nearby
12 schools nearby
Ofsted/KS4 ratings not available in Scotland
Closest
1Abbeyhill Primary SchoolPrimary0.7 mi
2Drummond Community High SchoolSecondary0.7 mi
3Broughton Primary SchoolPrimary1.0 mi
4Hermitage Park Primary SchoolPrimary1.3 mi
5Boroughmuir High SchoolSecondary1.4 mi
6Bruntsfield Primary SchoolPrimary1.4 mi
Nearest: Abbeyhill Primary School — 0.7 mi
Safety
Is it safe?
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Not collected in Scotland (England-centric data)
Healthcare90
Can I see a GP?
27GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
22 GP, 5 hospitals within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: Edinburgh Access Practice — 0.1 mi
Transport97
Can I get to work?
Stations
1Edinburgh Rail Station0.2 mi
2St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams)0.4 mi
3Picardy Place (Edinburgh Trams)0.5 mi
·80 bus stopsnearest 0.03 mi
Green space80
How green is it?
21green spaces
Very green
open space all around
25.6 ha total
no proper park nearby
Nearest: Hutton Memorial Garden — 0.2 mi
Amenities88
Can I get the shopping done?
81shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
81 supermarkets within 2 mi
Sainsburys, Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Lidl…
nearest 0.2 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Edinburgh South Bridge Local — 0.2 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near EH8 8AA.
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 EH8.
Average sold price by property type across the EH8 district, 2021–2026.
About EH8 8AA
EH8 8AA scores 87/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and healthcare — with Edinburgh Rail Station 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
EH8 8AA 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 Abbeyhill Primary School, 0.7 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 22 GP surgeries and 5 hospitals in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is Edinburgh Access Practice, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is Ballenden House, 0.5 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around EH8 8AA — 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 EH8 8AA a good place to live?
EH8 8AA scores 87/100 on the NestScope Score. It is strongest on transport (97/100) and weakest on schools (80/100) — which of those matters more is your call, not the score's.
How many schools are near EH8 8AA?
There are 12 schools within a 2-mile catchment of EH8 8AA. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is EH8 8AA safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for EH8 8AA. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near EH8 8AA?
Transport within 0.5 miles of EH8 8AA includes 1 train station, 2 Tube/Metro stations, 80 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN.
What is the NestScope Score for EH8 8AA?
EH8 8AA 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 EH8 8AA does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around EH8 8AA: 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.
