One of the more comfortable corners of North Hertfordshire: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 5 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
82/ 100
One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 9/10, ranked 27,634 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.
Schools83
Are the schools any good?
1Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
1 rated Good or better within 2 mi
1 schools in total
IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery (Good) — 0.0 mi
Safety83
Is it safe?
2crimes last month
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.
2 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare69
Can I see a GP?
0GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
no GP / hospital / dentist within 1.5 mi
Transport63
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 3 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 5 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space81
How green is it?
5green spaces
Very green
open space all around
Rural village or dispersed
beside AONB (6 ha total
no proper park nearby)
Nearest: Allotments (1.9 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities55
Can I get the shopping done?
0shops & libraries
A fair spread of shops within reach
0 supermarkets within 2 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SG5 3AU.
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 SG5.
Average sold price by property type across the SG5 district, 2021–2026.
About SG5 3AU
SG5 3AU scores 82/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SG5 3AU is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 27,634 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 is 1 school within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Good. The nearest school is Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 2 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
There are no GP surgeries, hospitals or pharmacies within easy reach of SG5 3AU. Residents may need to travel further for healthcare access.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around SG5 3AU — 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 SG5 3AU?
There are 1 schools within a 2-mile catchment of SG5 3AU. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is SG5 3AU safe?
2 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of SG5 3AU in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 9/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near SG5 3AU?
Transport within 0.5 miles of SG5 3AU includes 3 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 5 km² is reachable from SG5 3AU within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for SG5 3AU?
SG5 3AU has a NestScope Score of 82/100 — one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. 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 SG5 3AU does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around SG5 3AU: 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.
