About SO53 2EX
SO53 2EX scores 87/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Co-op Hursley Road Southampton about 4 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SO53 2EX is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 31,925 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 low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 24 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 15 rated Good. The nearest school is Chandler's Ford Infant School, within a short walk.
There were 12 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 5 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 5 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is PARK SURGERY, about 5 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is NUFFIELD HEALTH WESSEX HOSPITAL, 1.2 mi away. A pharmacy is about 5 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Chandlers Ford Rail Station (Train, about 4 minutes' walk away). There are also 31 bus stops within walking distance.
The location sits in Flood Zone 3 (high risk — between a 1 in 100 and 1 in 200 annual chance of river or sea flooding), which may affect insurance and mortgage availability. road traffic noise is low (about 45 dB Lden).
There are 7 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 6.2 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Chandler's Ford United Reformed Church, within a short walk. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (0.8 mi away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 22 supermarkets in the wider area, including The Southern Co-operative, The Co-operative Group, Waitrose, Budgens and others. The nearest is Co-op Hursley Road Southampton, about 4 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 8 minutes' walk 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 SO53 2EX on NestScope.