About OL12 8EP
OL12 8EP scores 56/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and safety — right beside a open access land. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, OL12 8EP is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 10,790 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).
There are 7 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Good. The nearest school is St John With St Michael Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 7 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WHITWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 1.3 mi away.
There are no train or Tube stations near OL12 8EP. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 8 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location sits in Flood Zone 2 (medium risk — between a 1 in 100 and 1 in 1,000 annual chance), which may affect insurance and mortgage availability. road traffic noise is moderate (about 55 dB Lden).
There are 4 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 0.5 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Park (500 m²), within a short walk. It also lies just beside a open access land (within a short walk), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 3 supermarkets in the wider area, including The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Spar. The nearest is Co-op Whitworth, 1.3 mi away. A public library is 1.5 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 OL12 8EP on NestScope.