A middling, mixed part of North Hertfordshire: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less 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
81/ 100
An above-average neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 6/10, ranked 17,822 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.
Schools88
Are the schools any good?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
14 rated Good or better within 2 mi
19 schools in total
IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Whitehill Junior School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety80
Is it safe?
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Among the safer areas in the UK on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
live count unavailable
Better than about 8 in 10 UK areas
Healthcare81
Can I see a GP?
8GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
8 GP, 11 dentists, pharmacy 0.7 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HITCHIN & WHITWELL PCN HUB — 0.6 mi
Transport76
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 23 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space89
How green is it?
6green spaces
Very green
open space all around
12 ha total
largest park 5.5 ha (0.19 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (700 m²) — 0.2 mi
Amenities90
Can I get the shopping done?
9shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
8 supermarkets within 2 mi
Marks and Spencer, Asda, Sainsburys, Tesco…
nearest 0.1 mi
library 0.8 mi
Nearest: M&S Oakfield Hitchin BP — 0.1 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SG4 9JQ.
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 SG4.
Average sold price by property type across the SG4 district, 2021–2026.
About SG4 9JQ
SG4 9JQ scores 81/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with M&S Oakfield Hitchin BP 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SG4 9JQ is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 17,822 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 7/10).
There are 19 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 10 rated Good. The nearest school is Whitehill Junior School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 8 GP surgeries and 11 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HITCHIN & WHITWELL PCN HUB, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around SG4 9JQ — 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 SG4 9JQ?
There are 19 schools within a 2-mile catchment of SG4 9JQ, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is SG4 9JQ safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for SG4 9JQ. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near SG4 9JQ?
Transport within 0.5 miles of SG4 9JQ includes 23 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from SG4 9JQ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for SG4 9JQ?
SG4 9JQ has a NestScope Score of 81/100 — an above-average 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 SG4 9JQ does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around SG4 9JQ: 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.
