About ST5 6QJ
ST5 6QJ scores 50/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and healthcare — right beside a Country Park. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, ST5 6QJ is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 8,036 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 7/10).
There are 12 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 5 rated Good. The nearest school is St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School, within a short walk.
There were 16 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE, about 10 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 10 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near ST5 6QJ. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 18 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 11 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 10.7 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playground (800 m²), within a short walk. It also lies just beside a Country Park (0.9 mi away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 5 supermarkets in the wider area, including The Co-operative Group, Waitrose, Morrisons. The nearest is Co-op Parade, about 13 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 12 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 ST5 6QJ on NestScope.