About ST4 2RU
ST4 2RU scores 61/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Co-op University of Staffordshire about 4 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, ST4 2RU is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 12,852 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 6/10).
There are 46 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 22 rated Good. The nearest school is City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College, within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 26 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 13 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is NORFOLK STREET SURGERY, about 6 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is ROYAL INFIRMARY ADMIN BUILDINGS, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is about 6 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Stoke-on-Trent Rail Station (Train, about 3 minutes' walk away). There are also 29 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 6 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 16 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is St Peter's Church, about 5 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (about 10 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 33 supermarkets in the wider area, including The Co-operative Group, Spar, Asda, Sainsburys and others. The nearest is Co-op University of Staffordshire, about 4 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 7 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 ST4 2RU on NestScope.