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.
Schools93
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
34 rated Good or better within 2 mi
56 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: Meersbrook Bank Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Safety66
Is it safe?
22crimes 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.
22 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 11.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare81
Can I see a GP?
22GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
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.
22 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 · 62 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space92
How green is it?
20green spaces
Very green
open space all around
26.9 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 9EL.
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 9EL
S8 9EL scores 81/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and green space — with Meersbrook Bank Primary School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S8 9EL is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 18,937 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 10/10).
There are 56 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.
There were 22 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 22 GP surgeries and 15 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is VERITAS HEALTH CENTRE, 0.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S8 9EL — 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 9EL?
There are 56 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S8 9EL, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S8 9EL safe?
22 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S8 9EL 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 9EL?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S8 9EL includes 62 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 13 km² is reachable from S8 9EL within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S8 9EL?
S8 9EL has a NestScope Score of 81/100 — 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 9EL does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S8 9EL: 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.
