About WS9 8NH
WS9 8NH scores 80/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Iceland Aldridge about 4 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WS9 8NH is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 26,693 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 14 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 10 rated Good. The nearest school is Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 22 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 3 GP surgeries and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is NORTHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE, about 5 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 5 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near WS9 8NH. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 18 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 11 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 23.5 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is St Mary's Church, within a short walk. It also lies just beside a open access land (0.9 mi away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 11 supermarkets in the wider area, including Iceland, Morrisons, Tesco, Asda and others. The nearest is Iceland Aldridge, about 4 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 5 minutes' walk 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 WS9 8NH on NestScope.