One of the more comfortable corners of North Yorkshire: a school rated Good 0.8 miles away, Hornbeam Park Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 12 km² within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
94/ 100
One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 10/10, ranked 30,975 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.
Schools99
Are the schools any good?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
11 rated Good or better within 2 mi
21 schools in total
IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Rossett Acre Primary School (Good) — 0.8 mi
Safety95
Is it safe?
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Among the safer areas in the UK on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
live count unavailable
Better than about 9 in 10 UK areas
Healthcare91
Can I see a GP?
35GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
33 GP, 2 hospitals, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THE LEEDS ROAD PRACTICE — 0.5 mi
Transport89
Can I get to work?
Hornbeam Park Rail Station0.4 mi
31 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.02 mi
NestReach: ≈ 12 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space83
How green is it?
10green spaces
Very green
open space all around
13.2 ha total
largest park 4.3 ha (0.29 mi away)
Nearest: Harrogate Racquets Club — 0.2 mi
Amenities86
Can I get the shopping done?
23shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
22 supermarkets within 2 mi
Marks and Spencer, The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys, Cook…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 1.2 mi
Nearest: M&S Oatlands Harrogate Simply Food — 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 HG2 8EA.
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 HG2.
Average sold price by property type across the HG2 district, 2021–2026.
About HG2 8EA
HG2 8EA scores 94/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with Oatlands Community Junior School 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HG2 8EA is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 30,975 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 21 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 9 rated Good. The nearest school is Oatlands Community Junior School, 0.3 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 33 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE LEEDS ROAD PRACTICE, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is DUCHY NUFFIELD HOSPITAL (HARROGATE) (SNEY), 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around HG2 8EA — 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 HG2 8EA?
There are 21 schools within a 2-mile catchment of HG2 8EA, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is HG2 8EA safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for HG2 8EA. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near HG2 8EA?
Transport within 0.5 miles of HG2 8EA includes 1 train station, 31 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 12 km² is reachable from HG2 8EA within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for HG2 8EA?
HG2 8EA has a NestScope Score of 94/100 — 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 HG2 8EA does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around HG2 8EA: 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.
