One of the more comfortable corners of Shropshire: a school rated Good 0.7 miles away, roughly 6 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
91/ 100
One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 10/10, ranked 30,927 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
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.
Schools95
Are the schools any good?
2Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
8 rated Good or better within 2 mi
24 schools in total
IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 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) — 0.7 mi
Safety95
Is it safe?
2crimes last month
Among the safer areas in the UK on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
2 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 0.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare87
Can I see a GP?
14GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
14 GP, 15 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MARDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.1 mi
Transport69
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space75
How green is it?
6green spaces
Green space is well within reach
6.8 ha total
largest park 2.5 ha (0.35 mi away)
Nearest: St Giles' Church — 0.2 mi
Amenities86
Can I get the shopping done?
21shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
20 supermarkets within 2 mi
Sainsburys, Midcounties Co-operative, Asda, The Co-operative Group…
nearest 0.4 mi
library 1.1 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 6DG.
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 6DG
SY2 6DG scores 91/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with Prestfelde School 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SY2 6DG is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 30,927 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 24 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 7 rated Good. The nearest school is Prestfelde School, 0.2 mi away.
There were 2 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 14 GP surgeries and 15 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MARDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE, within a short walk. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around SY2 6DG — 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 6DG?
There are 24 schools within a 2-mile catchment of SY2 6DG, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is SY2 6DG safe?
2 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of SY2 6DG in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 10/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near SY2 6DG?
There are no public transport stops within 0.5 miles of SY2 6DG.
What is the NestScope Score for SY2 6DG?
SY2 6DG has a NestScope Score of 91/100 — one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. 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 6DG does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around SY2 6DG: 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.
