About ST4 8EF
ST4 8EF scores 80/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Co-op Hanford about 3 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, ST4 8EF is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 26,554 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 9/10).
There are 20 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 13 rated Good. The nearest school is Priory CofE Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
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 10 GP surgeries and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HANFORD GP, within a short walk. A pharmacy is about 5 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near ST4 8EF. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 23 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).
There are 5 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 7 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playground (600 m²), about 3 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (0.8 mi away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 14 supermarkets in the wider area, including The Co-operative Group, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons and others. The nearest is Co-op Hanford, about 3 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 6 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 8EF on NestScope.