About IG2 7TA
IG2 7TA scores 68/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and transport — with THE PALMS MEDICAL CENTRE about 10 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, IG2 7TA is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 19,658 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 4/10).
There are 64 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 39 rated Good. The nearest school is Hatchside School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 18 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 25 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 21 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE PALMS MEDICAL CENTRE, about 10 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is GOODMAYES HOSPITAL - MAIN BUILDING, about 10 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 10 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Newbury Park Underground Station (Tube/Metro, about 10 minutes' walk away). There are also 10 bus stops within walking distance.
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 moderate (about 55 dB Lden), and rail noise is low (about 42 dB Lden).
There are 12 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 47.9 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Bowling Green (0.22 ha), about 3 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a Country Park (about 11 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 33 supermarkets in the wider area, including Sainsburys, Budgens, Marks and Spencer, Aldi and others. The nearest is Sainsburys Newbury Park, about 11 minutes' walk away. A public library is 1.0 mi away.
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 IG2 7TA on NestScope.























