A middling, mixed part of Merton: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and Motspur Park Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 16 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
82/ 100
An above-average neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 6/10, ranked 17,934 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
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.
Schools92
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
35 rated Good or better within 2 mi
58 schools in total
IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Coombe Boys' School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety70
Is it safe?
25crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 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: 15.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare91
Can I see a GP?
12GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
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.
11 GP, 1 hospital, 21 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HOLMWOOD CORNER SURGERY — 0.5 mi
Transport93
Can I get to work?
Motspur Park Rail Station0.3 mi
25 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.17 mi
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space91
How green is it?
12green spaces
Very green
open space all around
38.2 ha total
largest park 11 ha (0.27 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (11 ha) — 0.3 mi
Amenities96
Can I get the shopping done?
38shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
32 supermarkets within 2 mi
Budgens, Tesco, Lidl, Marks and Spencer…
nearest 0.1 mi
library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Budgens Kingston Esso Service Station — 0.1 mi
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Getting a school place
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 6EP.
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 6EP
KT3 6EP scores 82/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Budgens Kingston Esso Service Station 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, KT3 6EP is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 17,934 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 58 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 31 rated Good. The nearest school is Coombe Boys' School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
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 11 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 21 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HOLMWOOD CORNER SURGERY, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is NEW VICTORIA HOSPITAL, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around KT3 6EP — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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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.
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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 KT3 6EP?
There are 58 schools within a 2-mile catchment of KT3 6EP, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is KT3 6EP safe?
25 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of KT3 6EP in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 6/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near KT3 6EP?
Transport within 0.5 miles of KT3 6EP includes 1 train station, 25 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 16 km² is reachable from KT3 6EP within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for KT3 6EP?
KT3 6EP has a NestScope Score of 82/100 — an above-average neighbourhood. 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 KT3 6EP does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around KT3 6EP: 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.
