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SG14 2FL · Neighbourhood Report
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Last updated 12 AUG 2026

SG14 2FL

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A less well-off part of East Hertfordshire: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away and roughly 6 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.

What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.

NestScope Score
71/ 100

A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood

This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 4/10, ranked 10,561 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around SG14 2FL.

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.

Schools69

Are the schools any good?

3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 8 rated Good or better within 2 mi
  • 13 schools in total
  • IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.

Nearest top-rated: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) (Good) — 0.4 mi

Safety69

Is it safe?

13crimes last month
  • Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
  • IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 13 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 11)

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare85

Can I see a GP?

5GP & 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.
  • 4 GP, 1 hospital, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi

Nearest GP: HANSCOMBE HOUSE SURGERY — 1.1 mi

Transport71

Can I get to work?

No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 14 bus stops nearby

NestReach:6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space83

How green is it?

11green spaces
  • Very green
  • open space all around
  • 13.8 ha total
  • largest park 5.1 ha (0.34 mi away)

Nearest: Playground (0.19 ha) — 0.1 mi

Amenities79

Can I get the shopping done?

7shops & libraries
  • Well served for everyday shopping
  • 6 supermarkets within 2 mi
  • The Co-operative Group, Aldi, Sainsburys, Marks and Spencer…
  • nearest 0.3 mi
  • library 1.2 mi

Nearest: Co-op Fleming Crescent - Hertford — 0.3 mi

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02 — Environment

Environment & risk near SG14 2FL.

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 SG14.

Average sold price by property type across the SG14 district, 20212026.

About SG14 2FL

SG14 2FL scores 71/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and green space — with HANSCOMBE HOUSE SURGERY 1.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, SG14 2FL is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 10,561 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 4/10).

There are 13 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 5 rated Good. The nearest school is Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), 0.1 mi away.

There were 13 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.

Healthcare access is good, with 4 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HANSCOMBE HOUSE SURGERY, 1.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is HERTFORD COUNTY HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.

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04 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

01
We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around SG14 2FL — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
02
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.
03
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 SG14 2FL?

There are 13 schools within a 2-mile catchment of SG14 2FL, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.

Is SG14 2FL safe?

13 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of SG14 2FL in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 4/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.

What transport is near SG14 2FL?

Transport within 0.5 miles of SG14 2FL includes 14 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 6 km² is reachable from SG14 2FL within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for SG14 2FL?

SG14 2FL has a NestScope Score of 71/100 — 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 SG14 2FL does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around SG14 2FL: 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.

Data: DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.