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KT18 5HE · Neighbourhood Report
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Last updated 10 AUG 2026

KT18 5HE

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One of the more comfortable corners of Epsom and Ewell: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, roughly 7 km² reachable 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
91/ 100

One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England

This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 9/10, ranked 29,497 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around KT18 5HE.

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.

Schools100

Are the schools any good?

5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 14 rated Good or better within 2 mi
  • 26 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 Martin's Church of England Junior School (Good) — 0.3 mi

Safety89

Is it safe?

5crimes last month
  • IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 5 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 5)

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare94

Can I see a GP?

15GP & hospitals
  • IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 13 GP, 2 hospitals, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi

Nearest GP: ASHLEY CENTRE SURGERY — 0.4 mi

Transport82

Can I get to work?

No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 28 bus stops nearby

NestReach:7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space74

How green is it?

8green spaces
  • 13.8 ha total
  • no proper park nearby

Nearest: The Elizabeth Welchman Garden — 0.1 mi

Amenities90

Can I get the shopping done?

21shops & libraries
  • 18 supermarkets within 2 mi
  • Lidl, The Co-operative Group, Marks and Spencer, Waitrose…
  • nearest 0.5 mi
  • library 0.5 mi

Nearest: Lidl Upper High Street Epsom — 0.5 mi

02 — Environment

Environment & risk near KT18 5HE.

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 KT18.

Average sold price by property type across the KT18 district, 20212026.

About KT18 5HE

KT18 5HE scores 91/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and healthcare — with St Christopher's School Trust (Epsom) Ltd within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, KT18 5HE is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 29,497 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 26 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 10 rated Good. The nearest school is St Christopher's School Trust (Epsom) Ltd, within a short walk.

There were 5 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.

Healthcare access is good, with 13 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ASHLEY CENTRE SURGERY, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is THE OLD COTTAGE HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.

04 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

01
We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around KT18 5HE — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
02
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.
03
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 KT18 5HE?

There are 26 schools within a 2-mile catchment of KT18 5HE, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.

Is KT18 5HE safe?

5 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of KT18 5HE in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 9/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.

What transport is near KT18 5HE?

Transport within 0.5 miles of KT18 5HE includes 28 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from KT18 5HE within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for KT18 5HE?

KT18 5HE has a NestScope Score of 91/100 — 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 KT18 5HE does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around KT18 5HE: 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.

Data: DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.