About SS2 4AR
SS2 4AR scores 53/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Iceland Greyhound RP Southend about 7 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SS2 4AR is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,482 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 8/10).
There are 32 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 18 rated Good. The nearest school is Bournemouth Park Academy, within a short walk.
There were 26 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 19 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is NORTH AVENUE SURGERY, about 4 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is SPIRE WELLESLEY HOSPITAL, about 12 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 7 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near SS2 4AR. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 39 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 9 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 3.6 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Church of St Luke, within a short walk.
There are 32 supermarkets in the wider area, including Iceland, Lidl, The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys and others. The nearest is Iceland Greyhound RP Southend, about 7 minutes' walk away. A public library is 0.7 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 SS2 4AR on NestScope.