A less well-off part of Stevenage: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away, roughly 7 km² reachable 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
65/ 100
A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 3/10, ranked 7,453 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.
Schools67
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 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Giles Junior School (Good) — 0.4 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
25crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
25 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 20.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare79
Can I see a GP?
5GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
5 GP, 9 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: STEVENAGE PHARMACY — 0.6 mi
Transport69
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 22 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space73
How green is it?
17green spaces
Green space is well within reach
5.1 ha total
largest park 1 ha (0.18 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (300 m²) — 0.2 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 5TW.
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 5TW
SG1 5TW scores 65/100 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 5TW is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,453 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 5/10).
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 25 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 5 GP surgeries and 9 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is STEVENAGE PHARMACY, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around SG1 5TW — 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 5TW?
There are 35 schools within a 2-mile catchment of SG1 5TW, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is SG1 5TW safe?
25 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of SG1 5TW in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 3/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near SG1 5TW?
Transport within 0.5 miles of SG1 5TW includes 22 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from SG1 5TW within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for SG1 5TW?
SG1 5TW has a NestScope Score of 65/100 — a mixed, mid-ranking 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 5TW does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around SG1 5TW: 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.
