A middling, mixed part of North Yorkshire: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 10 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
80/ 100
An above-average neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 6/10, ranked 19,498 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.
Schools77
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
19 rated Good or better within 2 mi
29 schools in total
IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety83
Is it safe?
5crimes last month
Among the safer areas in the UK on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
5 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare89
Can I see a GP?
42GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
39 GP, 3 hospitals, 15 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CHURCH AVENUE MEDICAL GROUP — 0.3 mi
Transport80
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 41 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space82
How green is it?
15green spaces
Very green
open space all around
10.9 ha total
largest park 2.9 ha (0.19 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (0.11 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities92
Can I get the shopping done?
31shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
28 supermarkets within 2 mi
The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys, Tesco, Morrisons…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Co-op Petrol Oakdale — 0.2 mi
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Getting a school place
In North Yorkshire, 93% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (99% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across North Yorkshire, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near HG1 2DN.
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 HG1.
Average sold price by property type across the HG1 district, 2021–2026.
About HG1 2DN
HG1 2DN scores 80/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Co-op Petrol Oakdale 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HG1 2DN is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 19,498 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 9/10).
There are 29 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 17 rated Good. The nearest school is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 5 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 39 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 15 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CHURCH AVENUE MEDICAL GROUP, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is NHS NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around HG1 2DN — 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 HG1 2DN?
There are 29 schools within a 2-mile catchment of HG1 2DN, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is HG1 2DN safe?
5 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of HG1 2DN in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 6/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near HG1 2DN?
Transport within 0.5 miles of HG1 2DN includes 41 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 10 km² is reachable from HG1 2DN within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for HG1 2DN?
HG1 2DN has a NestScope Score of 80/100 — an above-average neighbourhood. 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 HG1 2DN does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around HG1 2DN: 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.
