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.
Schools61
Are the schools any good?
2Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
9 rated Good or better within 2 mi
26 schools in total
IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Giles CofE Primary School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Safety64
Is it safe?
23crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
23 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 17.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare74
Can I see a GP?
16GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
16 GP, 17 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BELVIDERE MEDICAL PRACT. — 0.2 mi
Transport62
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space88
How green is it?
21green spaces
Very green
open space all around
20.5 ha total
largest park 4 ha (0.17 mi away)
Nearest: Column Allotments — 0.2 mi
Amenities85
Can I get the shopping done?
28shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
26 supermarkets within 2 mi
Sainsburys, Spar, Asda, Morrisons…
nearest 0.4 mi
library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Shrewsbury Abbey Foregate Local — 0.4 mi
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Getting a school place
In Shropshire, 90% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (98% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 98% got their first preference (100% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Shropshire, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SY2 5JD.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in SY2.
Average sold price by property type across the SY2 district, 2021–2026.
About SY2 5JD
SY2 5JD scores 64/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — 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, SY2 5JD is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 3,345 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 26 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 8 rated Good. The nearest school is Crowmoor Primary School (Ofsted: Inadequate), 0.1 mi away.
There were 23 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 16 GP surgeries and 17 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BELVIDERE MEDICAL PRACT., 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around SY2 5JD — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near SY2 5JD?
There are 26 schools within a 2-mile catchment of SY2 5JD, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is SY2 5JD safe?
23 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of SY2 5JD in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 2/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near SY2 5JD?
There are no public transport stops within 0.5 miles of SY2 5JD.
What is the NestScope Score for SY2 5JD?
SY2 5JD has a NestScope Score of 64/100 — a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around SY2 5JD does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around SY2 5JD: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
