About RG17 7DB
RG17 7DB scores 79/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and schools — with no 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, RG17 7DB is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 26,212 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 5/10).
There are 2 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Good. The nearest school is Shefford C.E. Primary School (Ofsted: Good), about 3 minutes' walk away.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
There are no GP surgeries, hospitals or pharmacies within easy reach of RG17 7DB. Residents may need to travel further for healthcare access.
There are no train or Tube stations near RG17 7DB. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 5 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 2 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playing Field (1.5 ha), about 3 minutes' walk away. The postcode sits within a AONB, giving it open countryside on the doorstep that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are no supermarkets in the immediate area around RG17 7DB. Grocery shopping may require a car or delivery service.
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 RG17 7DB on NestScope.