A less well-off part of Sutton: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 18 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more 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
71/ 100
A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 3/10, ranked 8,947 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.
Schools78
Are the schools any good?
14Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
45 rated Good or better within 2 mi
69 schools in total
IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Tweeddale Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
50crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
50 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 34.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare88
Can I see a GP?
21GP & 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.
19 GP, 2 hospitals, 19 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BISHOPSFORD ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.6 mi
Transport84
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 34 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 18 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space96
How green is it?
10green spaces
Very green
open space all around
40.6 ha total
largest park 12.8 ha (0.21 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (0.13 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities93
Can I get the shopping done?
46shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
40 supermarkets within 2 mi
The Southern Co-operative, Budgens, Marks and Spencer, Lidl…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Co-op FR Carshalton — 0.2 mi
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Getting a school place
In Sutton, 72% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (92% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 92% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Sutton, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SM5 1PY.
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 SM5.
Average sold price by property type across the SM5 district, 2021–2026.
About SM5 1PY
SM5 1PY scores 71/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SM5 1PY is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 8,947 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 3/10).
There are 69 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 38 rated Good. The nearest school is Tweeddale Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 50 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 19 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 19 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BISHOPSFORD ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.6 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST HELIER HOSPITAL, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around SM5 1PY — 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 SM5 1PY?
There are 69 schools within a 2-mile catchment of SM5 1PY, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is SM5 1PY safe?
50 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of SM5 1PY in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 3/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near SM5 1PY?
Transport within 0.5 miles of SM5 1PY includes 34 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 18 km² is reachable from SM5 1PY within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for SM5 1PY?
SM5 1PY 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 SM5 1PY does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around SM5 1PY: 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.
