Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of North Yorkshire: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, Hornbeam Park Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 7 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.
01 — Snapshot
Around HG2 8JR.
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.
Are the schools any good?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 18 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 29 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: St Aidan's Church of England High School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
10crimes last month
- 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.
- 10 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 6.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
42GP & hospitals
- 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 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: KINGSWOOD SURGERY — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
Hornbeam Park Rail Station0.4 mi
28 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.10 mi
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
7green spaces
- 80.1 ha total
- largest park 72.9 ha (0.24 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (2.6 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
32shops & libraries
- 29 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys, Waitrose, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Co-op Wayside — 0.4 mi
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 8JR.
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 8JR
HG2 8JR scores 92/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and schools — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HG2 8JR is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 32,403 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 16 rated Good. The nearest school is St Aidan's Church of England High School (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.
There were 10 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 KINGSWOOD SURGERY, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is HARROGATE HOSPITAL, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
