About SG2 8AX
SG2 8AX scores 58/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and healthcare — right beside a open access land. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SG2 8AX is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,971 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 25 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 17 rated Good. The nearest school is Shephalbury Park Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
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 and 5 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SHEPHALL HEALTH CENTRE, about 13 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 3 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near SG2 8AX. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 12 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 17 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 30.6 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playground (500 m²), within a short walk. It also lies just beside a open access land (0.9 mi away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 16 supermarkets in the wider area, including The Co-operative Group, Asda, Morrisons, Tesco and others. The nearest is Co-op Broadwater Crescent, about 3 minutes' walk away. A public library is 1.2 mi away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore SG2 8AX on NestScope.