One of the more comfortable corners of Welwyn Hatfield: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 6 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
89/ 100
One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 9/10, ranked 29,021 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
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.
Schools92
Are the schools any good?
2Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
9 rated Good or better within 2 mi
22 schools in total
IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Little Heath Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Safety86
Is it safe?
3crimes last month
Among the safer areas in the UK on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
3 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare93
Can I see a GP?
10GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
9 GP, 1 hospital, 5 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ANNANDALE MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.5 mi
Transport78
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 11 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space93
How green is it?
8green spaces
Very green
open space all around
16.3 ha total
largest park 8.9 ha (0.16 mi away)
Nearest: Christ Church — 0.0 mi
Amenities78
Can I get the shopping done?
8shops & libraries
Well served for everyday shopping
6 supermarkets within 2 mi
The Co-operative Group, Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Sainsburys
nearest 0.8 mi
library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Co-op Potters Bar — 0.8 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near EN6 1JW.
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 EN6.
Average sold price by property type across the EN6 district, 2021–2026.
About EN6 1JW
EN6 1JW scores 89/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and green space — with ANNANDALE MEDICAL CENTRE 0.5 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, EN6 1JW is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 29,021 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 22 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 8 rated Good. The nearest school is Little Heath Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 3 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 9 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 5 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ANNANDALE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is POTTER BAR HOSPITAL, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around EN6 1JW — 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 EN6 1JW?
There are 22 schools within a 2-mile catchment of EN6 1JW, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is EN6 1JW safe?
3 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of EN6 1JW in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 9/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near EN6 1JW?
Transport within 0.5 miles of EN6 1JW includes 11 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 6 km² is reachable from EN6 1JW within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for EN6 1JW?
EN6 1JW has a NestScope Score of 89/100 — one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. 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 EN6 1JW does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around EN6 1JW: 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.
