About OL3 5BP
OL3 5BP scores 80/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and green space — with Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross 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, OL3 5BP is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 28,377 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 low (IMD housing decile 9/10).
There are 12 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Good. The nearest school is Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SADDLEWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
There are no train or Tube stations near OL3 5BP. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 9 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 low (about 54 dB Lden).
There are 7 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 48.5 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playing Field (0.41 ha), about 2 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a open access land (0.8 mi away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 4 supermarkets in the wider area, including The Co-operative Group, Tesco. The nearest is Co-op Uppermill, 0.8 mi away. A public library is 0.7 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 OL3 5BP on NestScope.