About SO53 4TD
SO53 4TD scores 91/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and schools — with no crimes reported on the surrounding streets last month. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SO53 4TD is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 32,565 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 18 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 11 rated Good. The nearest school is St Francis Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), about 2 minutes' walk away.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is PARK SURGERY, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.9 mi away.
There are no train or Tube stations near SO53 4TD. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 13 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location sits in Flood Zone 2 (medium risk — between a 1 in 100 and 1 in 1,000 annual chance), which may affect insurance and mortgage availability. road traffic noise is low (about 41 dB Lden).
There are 10 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 10 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playing Field (2.5 ha), about 3 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (about 2 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 16 supermarkets in the wider area, including Tesco, Asda, The Southern Co-operative, Aldi and others. The nearest is Tesco Valley Park Soton Express, within a short walk. A public library is 1.5 mi 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 4TD on NestScope.