About PL9 8HJ
PL9 8HJ scores 72/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and green space — with only 3 crimes reported on the surrounding streets last month. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, PL9 8HJ is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 17,923 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 11 schools within the typical catchment area, including 9 rated Good. The nearest school is Elburton Primary School, within a short walk.
There were 3 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CHURCH VIEW SURGERY, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
There are no train or Tube stations near PL9 8HJ. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 33 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 8 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 21.9 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playing Field (0.90 ha), about 3 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a AONB (0.9 mi away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 6 supermarkets in the wider area, including The Co-operative Group, Asda, Spar, Lidl and others. The nearest is Co-op Elburton, within a short walk. A public library is 1.0 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 PL9 8HJ on NestScope.