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S18 2HQ · Neighbourhood Report
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Last updated 09 AUG 2026

S18 2HQ

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A well-off pocket of North East Derbyshire: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, roughly 6 km² reachable 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
85/ 100

A well-off neighbourhood

This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 8/10, ranked 23,666 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around S18 2HQ.

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.

Schools87

Are the schools any good?

5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 15 rated Good or better within 2 mi
  • 20 schools in total
  • IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.

Nearest top-rated: Lenthall Infant and Nursery School (Good) — 0.2 mi

Safety84

Is it safe?

9crimes last month
  • 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.
  • 9 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 5.9)

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare80

Can I see a GP?

5GP & hospitals
  • IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 5 GP, 5 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi

Nearest GP: DRONFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.6 mi

Transport73

Can I get to work?

No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 21 bus stops nearby

NestReach:6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space79

How green is it?

9green spaces
  • 7.6 ha total
  • largest park 2 ha (0.16 mi away)

Nearest: Playground (300 m²) — 0.1 mi

Amenities93

Can I get the shopping done?

19shops & libraries
  • 15 supermarkets within 2 mi
  • The Co-operative Group, Aldi, Morrisons, Sainsburys…
  • nearest 0.3 mi
  • library 0.5 mi

Nearest: Co-op Dronfield Hartington — 0.3 mi

02 — Environment

Environment & risk near S18 2HQ.

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, 20212026.

About S18 2HQ

S18 2HQ scores 85/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Co-op Dronfield Hartington 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, S18 2HQ is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 23,666 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 20 schools within the typical catchment area, including 15 rated Good. The nearest school is Lenthall Infant and Nursery School (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.

There were 9 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.

Healthcare access is good, with 5 GP surgeries and 5 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DRONFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.

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04 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

01
We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S18 2HQ — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
02
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.
03
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 2HQ?

There are 20 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S18 2HQ. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.

Is S18 2HQ safe?

9 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S18 2HQ in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 8/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.

What transport is near S18 2HQ?

Transport within 0.5 miles of S18 2HQ includes 21 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 6 km² is reachable from S18 2HQ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for S18 2HQ?

S18 2HQ has a NestScope Score of 85/100 — a well-off 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 2HQ does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S18 2HQ: 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.

Data: DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.