A less well-off part of Sheffield: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away, Hollinsend To City 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 15 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
72/ 100
A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 4/10, ranked 10,517 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Schools71
Are the schools any good?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
21 rated Good or better within 2 mi
33 schools in total
IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Intake Primary School (Good) — 0.4 mi
Safety63
Is it safe?
17crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
17 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 11.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare79
Can I see a GP?
11GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
11 GP, 8 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: JAUNTY SPRINGS HEALTH CENTRE — 0.3 mi
Transport86
Can I get to work?
Hollinsend To City0.2 mi
Hollinsend0.2 mi
Hollinsend From City0.2 mi
38 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.07 mi
NestReach: ≈ 15 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space100
How green is it?
14green spaces
Very green
open space all around
41.5 ha total
largest park 14.3 ha (0.12 mi away)
Nearest: Hollinsend Park Bowling Club — 0.1 mi
Amenities82
Can I get the shopping done?
26shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
22 supermarkets within 2 mi
Morrisons, Sainsburys, The Co-operative Group, Asda…
nearest 0.5 mi
library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Mansfield Road — 0.5 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S12 2EJ.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in S12.
Average sold price by property type across the S12 district, 2021–2026.
About S12 2EJ
S12 2EJ scores 72/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and transport — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S12 2EJ is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 10,517 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 10/10).
There are 33 schools within the typical catchment area, including 21 rated Good. The nearest school is Gleadless Primary School (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), 0.1 mi away.
There were 17 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 11 GP surgeries and 8 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is JAUNTY SPRINGS HEALTH CENTRE, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S12 2EJ — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near S12 2EJ?
There are 33 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S12 2EJ. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S12 2EJ safe?
17 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S12 2EJ in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 4/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near S12 2EJ?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S12 2EJ includes 3 Tube/Metro stations, 38 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 15 km² is reachable from S12 2EJ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S12 2EJ?
S12 2EJ has a NestScope Score of 72/100 — a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around S12 2EJ does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S12 2EJ: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
