Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Islington: a school rated Outstanding 0.1 miles away and Farringdon Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 31 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around W1A 5RS.
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.
Are the schools any good?
26Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 90 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 158 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Christopher Hatton Primary School (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
113crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 113 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 76.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
96GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 80 GP, 16 hospitals, 93 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DR SEGARAJASINGHE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
Farringdon Rail Station0.4 mi
Farringdon Underground Station0.4 mi
Farringdon Underground Station0.4 mi
Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 mi
65 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.05 mi
NestReach: ≈ 31 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
48green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 14.1 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (800 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
222shops & libraries
- 204 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys, Tesco, Waitrose…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Co-op Finsbury - Tysoe Street — 0.2 mi
In Islington, 70% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (93% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 84% got their first preference (96% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Islington, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near W1A 5RS.
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 W1A.
Average sold price by property type across the W1A district, 2021–2026.
About W1A 5RS
W1A 5RS scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Co-op Finsbury - Tysoe Street 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, W1A 5RS is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 11,070 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 high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 158 schools within the typical catchment area, including 30 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 60 rated Good. The nearest school is Christopher Hatton Primary School (Ofsted: Outstanding), 0.1 mi away.
There were 113 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 80 GP surgeries, 16 hospitals and 93 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DR SEGARAJASINGHE, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is THE EASTMAN DENTAL HOSPITAL, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
