About WV13 2QJ
WV13 2QJ scores 46/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Spar - Bentley about 7 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, WV13 2QJ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,318 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 7/10).
There are 54 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 30 rated Good. The nearest school is Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 32 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 9 GP surgeries and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LOCKFIELD SURGERY, about 13 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 7 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near WV13 2QJ. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 29 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 12 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 10.9 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Shepwell Green Allotment Gardens, about 2 minutes' walk away.
There are 24 supermarkets in the wider area, including Spar, Tesco, Morrisons, Heron and others. The nearest is Spar - Bentley, about 7 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 10 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 WV13 2QJ on NestScope.