S2 vs S3 for families
Nurseries, cost and area quality side by side — so you can choose between S2 and S3 with the full picture, not just one dataset.
| Metric | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|
| Family score | 24/100✓ | 12/100 |
| Nurseries | 19✓ | 12 |
| Outstanding % | 5.26%✓ | 0% |
| Est. nursery fee | £995 | £995 |
| Avg home price | £179,214 | £139,409✓ |
| Parks within 1km | — | — |
| Crime rate /1,000 | 32.93✓ | 55.39 |
Nursery fees are estimates. ✓ marks the stronger area for that metric.
FAQs
Is S2 or S3 better for families?
It depends on your priorities. On family score, S2 edges ahead; on estimated nursery cost, they are similar. Compare nurseries, green space, safety and price in the table above.
How much is nursery in S2 vs S3?
A full-time place is estimated at £995 per month in S2 and £995 in S3. These are estimates — see each area's fees page for detail.