About GL6 6RQ
GL6 6RQ scores 82/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and schools — with no crimes reported on the surrounding streets last month. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, GL6 6RQ is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 29,192 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 low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 2 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Good. The nearest school is The Croft Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HOYLAND HOUSE, about 3 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 3 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near GL6 6RQ. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 10 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding). road traffic noise is low (about 51 dB Lden).
There are 6 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 8.7 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Bowling Green (0.27 ha), about 2 minutes' walk away. The postcode sits within a AONB, giving it open countryside on the doorstep that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are no supermarkets in the immediate area around GL6 6RQ. Grocery shopping may require a car or delivery service. A public library is about 3 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore GL6 6RQ on NestScope.