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.
Schools90
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
34 rated Good or better within 2 mi
55 schools in total
IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Meersbrook Bank Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety70
Is it safe?
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Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
live count unavailable
Better than about 7 in 10 UK areas
Healthcare83
Can I see a GP?
21GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
21 GP, 15 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: VERITAS HEALTH CENTRE — 0.1 mi
Transport84
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 60 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space91
How green is it?
17green spaces
Very green
open space all around
24.1 ha total
largest park 17.1 ha (0.31 mi away)
Nearest: Sports Facility (0.41 ha) — 0.2 mi
Amenities92
Can I get the shopping done?
61shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
54 supermarkets within 2 mi
Morrisons, Iceland, Farmfoods, Lidl…
nearest 0.1 mi
library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Woodbank — 0.1 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S8 9EG.
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 9EG
S8 9EG scores 83/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Morrisons Daily Woodbank 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S8 9EG is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 21,500 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 55 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 32 rated Good. The nearest school is Meersbrook Bank Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 21 GP surgeries and 15 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is VERITAS HEALTH CENTRE, within a short walk. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S8 9EG — 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 9EG?
There are 55 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S8 9EG, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S8 9EG safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for S8 9EG. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near S8 9EG?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S8 9EG includes 60 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 13 km² is reachable from S8 9EG within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S8 9EG?
S8 9EG has a NestScope Score of 83/100 — a well-off 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 9EG does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S8 9EG: 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.
