One of the more comfortable corners of Guildford: the nearest school rated Good 1.7 miles off, roughly 6 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
85/ 100
One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 9/10, ranked 29,499 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Schools92
Are the schools any good?
0Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
2 rated Good or better within 2 mi
5 schools in total
IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Lawrence Primary School (Good) — 1.7 mi
Safety89
Is it safe?
0crimes last month
Among the safer areas in the UK on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
no crimes in 0.25 mi last month
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare69
Can I see a GP?
0GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
no GP / hospital / dentist within 1.5 mi
Transport64
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space95
How green is it?
1green spaces
Very green
open space all around
within AONB (0 ha total
no proper park nearby)
Nearest: Cemetery (200 m²) — 0.1 mi
Amenities55
Can I get the shopping done?
1shops & libraries
A fair spread of shops within reach
1 supermarket within 2 mi
Waitrose
Nearest: Little Waitrose Shell Horsley — 1.7 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near RH5 6ST.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in RH5.
Average sold price by property type across the RH5 district, 2021–2026.
About RH5 6ST
RH5 6ST scores 85/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and schools — sitting within an AONB. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, RH5 6ST is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 29,499 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 3/10).
There are 5 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Good. The nearest school is St Teresa's School, 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.
There are no GP surgeries, hospitals or pharmacies within easy reach of RH5 6ST. Residents may need to travel further for healthcare access.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around RH5 6ST — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
Is RH5 6ST a good place to live?
RH5 6ST scores 85/100 on the NestScope Score, and nationally it is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. It is strongest on green space (95/100) and weakest on amenities (55/100) — which of those matters more is your call, not the score's.
How many schools are near RH5 6ST?
There are 5 schools within a 2-mile catchment of RH5 6ST. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is RH5 6ST safe?
0 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of RH5 6ST in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 9/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near RH5 6ST?
There are no public transport stops within 0.5 miles of RH5 6ST.
What is the NestScope Score for RH5 6ST?
RH5 6ST has a NestScope Score of 85/100 — one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around RH5 6ST does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around RH5 6ST: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
