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.
Schools78
Are the schools any good?
15Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
29 rated Good or better within 2 mi
35 schools in total
IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery (Good) — 0.4 mi
Safety67
Is it safe?
21crimes last month
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.
21 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 16.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare84
Can I see a GP?
4GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
4 GP, 6 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: STEVENAGE PHARMACY — 0.5 mi
Transport76
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 21 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 11 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space77
How green is it?
16green spaces
Green space is well within reach
5.2 ha total
largest park 1 ha (0.13 mi away)
Nearest: The Paul Mallaghan Playing Fields — 0.1 mi
Amenities85
Can I get the shopping done?
20shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
18 supermarkets within 2 mi
The Co-operative Group, Morrisons, Budgens, Tesco…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 1.5 mi
Nearest: Co-op Stevenage - The Oval — 0.2 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SG1 5TJ.
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 SG1.
Average sold price by property type across the SG1 district, 2021–2026.
About SG1 5TJ
SG1 5TJ scores 78/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Co-op Stevenage - The Oval 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SG1 5TJ is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 21,425 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 35 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 26 rated Good. The nearest school is Martins Wood Primary School (Ofsted: Inadequate), 0.2 mi away.
There were 21 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 4 GP surgeries and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is STEVENAGE PHARMACY, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around SG1 5TJ — 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 SG1 5TJ?
There are 35 schools within a 2-mile catchment of SG1 5TJ, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is SG1 5TJ safe?
21 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of SG1 5TJ in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 7/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near SG1 5TJ?
Transport within 0.5 miles of SG1 5TJ includes 21 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 11 km² is reachable from SG1 5TJ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for SG1 5TJ?
SG1 5TJ has a NestScope Score of 78/100 — 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 SG1 5TJ does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around SG1 5TJ: 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.
