One of the harder-pressed parts of Greenwich: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, Abbey Wood (London) Rail Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 8 km² within half an hour by public transport and more 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
67/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 2/10, ranked 4,983 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.
Schools75
Are the schools any good?
13Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
40 rated Good or better within 2 mi
55 schools in total
IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: De Lucy Primary School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Safety58
Is it safe?
32crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
32 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 23.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare78
Can I see a GP?
23GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
23 GP, 19 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ABBEY WOOD SURGERY — 0.1 mi
Transport81
Can I get to work?
Abbey Wood (London) Rail Station0.5 mi
43 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.06 mi
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space83
How green is it?
12green spaces
Very green
open space all around
10.6 ha total
largest park 3 ha (0.16 mi away)
Nearest: William Temple Church — 0.1 mi
Amenities95
Can I get the shopping done?
40shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
32 supermarkets within 2 mi
The Southern Co-operative, Sainsburys, Lidl, Morrisons…
nearest 0.1 mi
library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Co-op FR Abbeywood — 0.1 mi
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Getting a school place
In Greenwich, 65% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (86% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 90% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Greenwich, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SE2 9RA.
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 SE2.
Average sold price by property type across the SE2 district, 2021–2026.
About SE2 9RA
SE2 9RA scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Co-op FR Abbeywood within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SE2 9RA is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 4,983 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 55 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 33 rated Good. The nearest school is Pulse and Water College, 0.1 mi away.
There were 32 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 23 GP surgeries and 19 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ABBEY WOOD SURGERY, 0.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around SE2 9RA — 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 SE2 9RA?
There are 55 schools within a 2-mile catchment of SE2 9RA, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is SE2 9RA safe?
32 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of SE2 9RA in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 2/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near SE2 9RA?
Transport within 0.5 miles of SE2 9RA includes 1 train station, 43 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 8 km² is reachable from SE2 9RA within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for SE2 9RA?
SE2 9RA has a NestScope Score of 67/100 — a more affordable, lower-income 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 SE2 9RA does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around SE2 9RA: 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.
