Most of a life is lived within a short walk of the front door: the school run, the doctor, the park, the Friday-night table. We count what is actually within reach, using records rather than estate-agent adjectives.
Schools & Ofsted
Schools are one of the top reasons families move, and one of the first things to be oversold.
- What we do
- We list the schools nearby with their latest inspection findings, and flag provision for special educational needs when you tell us it matters.
- Worth knowing
- A guide to what is nearby, not the catchment a school actually uses. Inspection grading has changed, so we show the findings rather than a single badge.
GPs nearby
Being registered with a good practice a short walk away is the difference between a small errand and a hard one.
- What we do
- We find the nearest GP practices and show their inspection ratings where they have them.
Dentists
NHS dentists with space are scarce, and a long journey to one is a recurring cost.
- What we do
- We show the nearest dental practices when dentists matter to you.
- Worth knowing
- Whether a practice is taking NHS patients changes constantly. Ring first.
Pharmacies
A nearby pharmacy matters most when you are ill, elderly or have small children.
- What we do
- We show the nearest pharmacies.
Green space
A park within reach changes how a flat, a dog or a child feels.
- What we do
- We find the nearest parks and open space, and how far the walk is.
Sports facilities
Pitches, courts and pools decide whether a household's weekly routine is easy or a chore.
- What we do
- We list nearby sports facilities, and the specific sports you name.
- Worth knowing
- Informal pitches and some private gyms will be missing.
Eating & drinking out
A street with somewhere to go changes an evening. A street with a late-night venue below the bedroom changes a night's sleep.
- What we do
- We count the places to eat and drink within easy reach.
- Worth knowing
- Coverage varies. A quiet result does not prove there is nothing there.
The listing says 'sought-after'. This is what it means in practice.
