One of the more comfortable corners of North Yorkshire: a school rated Outstanding 0.6 miles away, Hornbeam Park Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 13 km² 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
94/ 100
One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 10/10, ranked 31,579 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?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
15 rated Good or better within 2 mi
25 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: Harrogate Grammar School (Outstanding) — 0.6 mi
Safety86
Is it safe?
6crimes 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.
6 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 3.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare93
Can I see a GP?
42GP & 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.
39 GP, 3 hospitals, 16 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THE LEEDS ROAD PRACTICE — 0.1 mi
Transport90
Can I get to work?
Hornbeam Park Rail Station0.3 mi
36 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.08 mi
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space93
How green is it?
14green spaces
Very green
open space all around
17 ha total
largest park 4.3 ha (0.12 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (3.1 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities89
Can I get the shopping done?
31shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
29 supermarkets within 2 mi
Sainsburys, The Co-operative Group, Marks and Spencer, Cook…
nearest 0.1 mi
library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Harrogate Leeds Road Local — 0.1 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 8JL.
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 8JL
HG2 8JL scores 94/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and healthcare — with Oatlands Infant School 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HG2 8JL is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 31,579 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 25 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 13 rated Good. The nearest school is Oatlands Infant School, 0.1 mi away.
There were 6 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 39 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 16 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE LEEDS ROAD PRACTICE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is DUCHY NUFFIELD HOSPITAL (HARROGATE) (SNEY), 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around HG2 8JL — 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 8JL?
There are 25 schools within a 2-mile catchment of HG2 8JL, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is HG2 8JL safe?
6 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of HG2 8JL in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 10/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near HG2 8JL?
Transport within 0.5 miles of HG2 8JL includes 1 train station, 36 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 13 km² is reachable from HG2 8JL within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for HG2 8JL?
HG2 8JL 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 8JL does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around HG2 8JL: 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.
