About ST15 8EP
ST15 8EP scores 83/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Morrisons Oultoncross Stone about 6 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, ST15 8EP is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 26,959 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 3/10).
There are 10 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 7 rated Good. The nearest school is Christ Church CofE First School (Ofsted: Good), 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 3 GP surgeries and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is PES@PETER BOWERS OPTOMETRIST, STAFFS, about 5 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 5 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Stone Rail Station (Train, about 6 minutes' walk away). There are also 14 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).
There are 15 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 10.7 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Bowling Green (900 m²), about 2 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (about 5 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 7 supermarkets in the wider area, including Morrisons, Marks and Spencer, Spar, The Co-operative Group and others. The nearest is Morrisons Oultoncross Stone, about 6 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 5 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 ST15 8EP on NestScope.