About WN7 2LU
WN7 2LU scores 54/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and healthcare — right beside a open access land. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WN7 2LU is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 6,810 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 5/10).
There are 27 schools within the typical catchment area, including 19 rated Good. The nearest school is Bedford High School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
Healthcare access is good, with 21 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BROOKMILL MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.8 mi away. The nearest hospital is LEIGH INFIRMARY, 1.2 mi away. A pharmacy is about 5 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near WN7 2LU. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 16 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 10 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 25.6 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is All Saints' Church, about 3 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a open access land (about 5 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 20 supermarkets in the wider area, including Morrisons, Lidl, Iceland, Tesco and others. The nearest is Morrisons Daily Higherfold 9 The Centre, 0.8 mi away. A public library is 1.2 mi 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 WN7 2LU on NestScope.