About NN4 8QS
NN4 8QS scores 64/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NN4 8QS is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 16,867 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 34 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 19 rated Good. The nearest school is Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery (Ofsted: Outstanding), about 7 minutes' walk away.
There were 12 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is about 6 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near NN4 8QS. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 19 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). road traffic noise is moderate (about 60 dB Lden).
There are 13 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 12 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playground (900 m²), about 3 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (about 9 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 25 supermarkets in the wider area, including Marks and Spencer, The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Midcounties Co-operative and others. The nearest is M&S Upton Way Northampton BP, 0.8 mi away. A public library is 0.9 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 NN4 8QS on NestScope.