About WS3 1EL
WS3 1EL scores 42/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Asda Leamore Express Petrol about 3 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WS3 1EL is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,244 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 8/10).
There are 59 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 38 rated Good. The nearest school is Christ Church Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 38 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 20 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 8 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BLOXWICH MEDICAL PRACTICE, about 9 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is GOSCOTE HOSPITAL, about 12 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 7 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near WS3 1EL. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 40 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 8 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 10.7 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Bowling Green (0.25 ha), about 4 minutes' walk away.
There are 26 supermarkets in the wider area, including Asda, Farmfoods, Heron, Iceland and others. The nearest is Asda Leamore Express Petrol, about 3 minutes' walk away. A public library is 0.8 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 WS3 1EL on NestScope.