About ME9 8JS
ME9 8JS scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and safety — with LONDON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE 1.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, ME9 8JS is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 16,514 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 1/10).
There are 19 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 11 rated Good. The nearest school is Borden Church of England Primary School, about 5 minutes' walk away.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
Healthcare access is good, with 3 GP surgeries and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LONDON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 1.2 mi away.
There are no train or Tube stations near ME9 8JS. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 3 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 4 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 3.6 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is St Peter and St Paul's Church, about 3 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a open access land (1.0 mi away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 13 supermarkets in the wider area, including Budgens, The Southern Co-operative, Asda, Tesco and others. The nearest is Budgens MRH Rhode House, 0.9 mi away. A public library is 1.6 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 ME9 8JS on NestScope.