A middling, mixed part of Sheffield: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away and Hollinsend 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 13 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
76/ 100
An above-average neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 5/10, ranked 14,849 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.
Schools78
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 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 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
Safety66
Is it safe?
14crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
14 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 10.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare77
Can I see a GP?
11GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
11 GP, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: JAUNTY SPRINGS HEALTH CENTRE — 0.2 mi
Transport88
Can I get to work?
Hollinsend0.2 mi
Hollinsend From City0.2 mi
Hollinsend To City0.2 mi
38 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.07 mi
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space97
How green is it?
13green spaces
Very green
open space all around
39.7 ha total
largest park 14.3 ha (0.15 mi away)
Nearest: Hollinsend Park Bowling Club — 0.1 mi
Amenities85
Can I get the shopping done?
25shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
21 supermarkets within 2 mi
Sainsburys, Morrisons, The Co-operative Group, Asda…
nearest 0.5 mi
library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Gleadless Local — 0.5 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S12 2JF.
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 2JF
S12 2JF scores 76/100 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 2JF is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,849 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 8/10).
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 14 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 11 GP surgeries and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is JAUNTY SPRINGS HEALTH CENTRE, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S12 2JF — 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 2JF?
There are 33 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S12 2JF. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S12 2JF safe?
14 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S12 2JF in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 5/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near S12 2JF?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S12 2JF includes 3 Tube/Metro stations, 38 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 13 km² is reachable from S12 2JF within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S12 2JF?
S12 2JF has a NestScope Score of 76/100 — an above-average 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 2JF does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S12 2JF: 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.
