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.
Schools85
Are the schools any good?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
20 rated Good or better within 2 mi
28 schools in total
IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Norton Free Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety74
Is it safe?
1crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
1 crime in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 0.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare79
Can I see a GP?
10GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
10 GP, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.7 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HEALTH INCLUSION TEAM — 0.8 mi
Transport74
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 24 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space100
How green is it?
8green spaces
Very green
open space all around
20 ha total
largest park 11.4 ha (0.09 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (2.4 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities84
Can I get the shopping done?
36shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
29 supermarkets within 2 mi
The Co-operative Group, Iceland, Aldi, Asda…
nearest 0.4 mi
library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Co-op Constable Road — 0.4 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S8 8AE.
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 S8.
Average sold price by property type across the S8 district, 2021–2026.
About S8 8AE
S8 8AE scores 80/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and schools — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S8 8AE is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 17,180 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 8/10).
There are 28 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 19 rated Good. The nearest school is Norton Free Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There was 1 crime reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 10 GP surgeries and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HEALTH INCLUSION TEAM, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S8 8AE — 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
How many schools are near S8 8AE?
There are 28 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S8 8AE, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S8 8AE safe?
1 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S8 8AE in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 6/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near S8 8AE?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S8 8AE includes 24 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 8 km² is reachable from S8 8AE within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S8 8AE?
S8 8AE has a NestScope Score of 80/100 — an above-average neighbourhood. 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 S8 8AE does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S8 8AE: 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.
