Area Report
Last updated 19 JUN 2026Neighbourhood Report
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around ST2 7BS.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Schools69/100
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
24 rated Good or better within 2 mi · 33 schools in total
Nearest top-rated: Milton Primary Academy (Good) — 0.2 mi
Safety66/100
9crimes last month
IMD crime decile 6/10 · 9 crimes in 400m last month (residential-weighted: 5.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare75/100
6GP & hospitals
IMD health decile 5/10 · 6 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MILLRISE MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.1 mi
Transport70/100
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 19 bus stops nearby
Green space90/100
13green spaces
IMD environment decile 10/10 · 36.5 ha total — largest park 23.2 ha (0.19 mi away)
Nearest: St Philip and St James's Church — 0.1 mi
Amenities74/100
18supermarkets
18 supermarkets within 2 mi — The Co-operative Group, Morrisons, Aldi, Heron… — nearest 0.1 mi
Nearest: Co-op Milton — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near ST2 7BS.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities).
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low)
Flood Zone 1 — low risk (less than 1 in 1,000 annual chance) · Source: Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning
Air qualityWithin WHO guideline
9.5µg/m³
NO₂ annual mean · WHO guideline 10 · UK limit 40 · Source: DEFRA UK-AIR 2024
Road noiseModerate
56dB Lden
Road traffic, day-evening-night average · Source: DEFRA strategic noise mapping
About ST2 7BS
ST2 7BS scores 78/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and healthcare — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, ST2 7BS is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 27,170 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 10/10).
There are 33 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 21 rated Good. The nearest school is Milton Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), about 3 minutes' walk away.
There were 9 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 6 GP surgeries and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MILLRISE MEDICAL PRACTICE, about 3 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
