About SS3 9NN
SS3 9NN scores 47/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Spar - Southend on Sea about 7 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its schools score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SS3 9NN is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,171 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 4/10).
There are 18 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 12 rated Good. The nearest school is Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery, within a short walk.
There were 20 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 5 GP surgeries and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SOUTHEND COASTAL SURGERIES - THORPE BAY, about 7 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 7 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Thorpe Bay Rail Station (Train, about 7 minutes' walk away). There are also 19 bus stops within walking distance.
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 55 dB Lden).
There are 16 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 13.9 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playground (0.29 ha), within a short walk. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (0.9 mi away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 14 supermarkets in the wider area, including Spar, Tesco, Asda, Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society and others. The nearest is Spar - Southend on Sea, about 7 minutes' walk away. A public library is within a short walk.
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 SS3 9NN on NestScope.