Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of South Cambridgeshire: the nearest school rated Good 1.5 miles off, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SG8 7SL.
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.
Are the schools any good?
0Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 2 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 4 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Thriplow CofE Primary School (Good) — 1.5 mi
Is it safe?
3crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 3 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 2.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
0GP & hospitals
- 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
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
8green spaces
- Rural village or dispersed
- 6.5 ha total
- largest park 2.5 ha (0.05 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (700 m²) — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
0shops & libraries
- 0 supermarkets within 2 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SG8 7SL.
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 SG8.
Average sold price by property type across the SG8 district, 2021–2026.
About SG8 7SL
SG8 7SL scores 85/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with Fowlmere Primary School 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SG8 7SL is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 26,920 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 1/10).
There are 4 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Good. The nearest school is Fowlmere Primary School, 0.1 mi away.
There were 3 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 SG8 7SL. Residents may need to travel further for healthcare access.
