Area Report
Last updated 08 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Merton: a school rated Good within a short walk, Motspur Park Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 16 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 KT3 4PB.
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?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 33 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 56 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
25crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 25 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 14.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
39GP & 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.
- 37 GP, 2 hospitals, 20 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: WEST BARNES SURGERY — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
Motspur Park Rail Station0.4 mi
19 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.04 mi
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- 22.9 ha total
- largest park 7.1 ha (0.15 mi away)
Nearest: Emmanuel School Playing Field — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
38shops & libraries
- 32 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Budgens, Lidl, Waitrose…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Tesco New Malden Extra — 0.1 mi
In Merton, 67% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (89% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 88% got their first preference (97% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Merton, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near KT3 4PB.
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 KT3.
Average sold price by property type across the KT3 district, 2021–2026.
About KT3 4PB
KT3 4PB scores 87/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and healthcare — with Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, KT3 4PB is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 25,091 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 56 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 29 rated Good. The nearest school is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 25 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 37 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 20 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WEST BARNES SURGERY, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is NEW VICTORIA HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
