About RM6 5NJ
RM6 5NJ scores 46/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Co-op Rose Lane within a short walk. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, RM6 5NJ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,097 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 1/10).
There are 45 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 31 rated Good. The nearest school is Rose Lane Primary School (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), within a short walk.
There were 41 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 12 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 9 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ASHTON GARDENS SURGERY, 0.9 mi away. The nearest hospital is KING GEORGE HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.9 mi away.
There are no train or Tube stations near RM6 5NJ. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 19 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 6 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 10.3 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Marks Gate Allotments, about 3 minutes' walk away.
There are 24 supermarkets in the wider area, including The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys, Aldi, Lidl and others. The nearest is Co-op Rose Lane, within a short walk. A public library is within a short walk.
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 RM6 5NJ on NestScope.