About SS2 5JL
SS2 5JL scores 47/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Co-op Southend about 5 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SS2 5JL is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,156 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 5/10).
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 30 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 21 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is NORTH AVENUE SURGERY, about 5 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is SPIRE WELLESLEY HOSPITAL, about 14 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 5 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near SS2 5JL. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 38 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). road traffic noise is moderate (about 59 dB Lden).
There are 11 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 4.4 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Church of St Luke, about 2 minutes' walk away.
There are 32 supermarkets in the wider area, including The Co-operative Group, Iceland, Lidl, Sainsburys and others. The nearest is Co-op Southend, about 5 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 13 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 SS2 5JL on NestScope.