A middling, mixed part of North East Derbyshire: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, Dronfield Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 9 km² within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
81/ 100
An above-average neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 6/10, ranked 19,030 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.
Schools80
Are the schools any good?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
11 rated Good or better within 2 mi
15 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: Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Safety89
Is it safe?
7crimes last month
Among the safer areas in the UK on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
7 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 3.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare76
Can I see a GP?
3GP & 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.
3 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DRONFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.5 mi
Transport82
Can I get to work?
Dronfield Rail Station0.3 mi
36 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.06 mi
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space87
How green is it?
19green spaces
Very green
open space all around
20.7 ha total
largest park 3.7 ha (0.16 mi away)
Nearest: Park (800 m²) — 0.1 mi
Amenities84
Can I get the shopping done?
13shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
10 supermarkets within 2 mi
Morrisons, The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys, Aldi…
nearest 0.5 mi
library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Dronfield Green Lane — 0.5 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S18 1WG.
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 S18.
Average sold price by property type across the S18 district, 2021–2026.
About S18 1WG
S18 1WG scores 81/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and green space — with only 7 crimes reported on the surrounding streets last month. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S18 1WG is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 19,030 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 15 schools within the typical catchment area, including 11 rated Good. The nearest school is Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.
There were 7 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 3 GP surgeries and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DRONFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S18 1WG — 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 S18 1WG?
There are 15 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S18 1WG. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S18 1WG safe?
7 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S18 1WG in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 6/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near S18 1WG?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S18 1WG includes 1 train station, 36 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 9 km² is reachable from S18 1WG within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S18 1WG?
S18 1WG has a NestScope Score of 81/100 — 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 S18 1WG does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S18 1WG: 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.
