Nearest top-rated: Birstwith Church of England Primary School (Good) — 1.7 mi
Safety96/100
0crimes last month
IMD crime decile 10/10 · no crimes in 400m last month
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare65/100
0GP & hospitals
IMD health decile 9/10 · no GP / hospital / dentist within 1.5 mi
Transport60/100
No rail stations within 0.5 miles
Green space70/100
1green spaces
IMD environment decile 2/10 · within AONB (0.2 ha total — no proper park nearby)
Nearest: Felliscliffe Church — 0.3 mi
Amenities45/100
0supermarkets
0 supermarkets within 2 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near HG3 2LB.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities).
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low)
Flood Zone 1 — low risk (less than 1 in 1,000 annual chance) · Source: Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning
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Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Air qualityWithin WHO guideline
3.4µg/m³
NO₂ annual mean · WHO guideline 10 · UK limit 40 · Source: DEFRA UK-AIR 2024
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<10
10–20
20–30
30–40
≥40
Road noiseQuiet
53dB Lden
Road traffic, day-evening-night average · Source: DEFRA strategic noise mapping
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<55
55–64
65–74
≥75
03 — House prices
Sold prices in HG3.
Average sold price by property type across the HG3 district, 2021–2026 — 3,094 sales.
Detached
Semi-detached
Terraced
Flat
Detached£568k▼ 3.0%
Semi-detached£327k▲ 0.2%
Terraced£273k▼ 12.0%
Flat£154k▼ 32.8%
District-level averages (HG3) — broad enough to show a reliable trend. A single postcode usually sees too few sales to chart. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Crown Copyright / OGL v3.0).
About HG3 2LB
HG3 2LB scores 78/100 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, HG3 2LB is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 23,791 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 high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 4 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Good. The nearest school is Kettlesing Felliscliffe Community Primary School, 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.
There are no GP surgeries, hospitals or pharmacies within easy reach of HG3 2LB. Residents may need to travel further for healthcare access.
There are no public transport stops near HG3 2LB, making this a more car-dependent location.
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 53 dB Lden).
There is 1 green space within walking distance, totalling 0.2 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Felliscliffe Church, about 5 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 HG3 2LB. Grocery shopping may require a car or delivery service.
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 HG3 2LB on NestScope.
