One of the harder-pressed parts of Sheffield: a school rated Good within a short walk, Spring Lane within a short walk, putting roughly 17 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
64/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 1/10, ranked 1,062 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.
Schools65
Are the schools any good?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
28 rated Good or better within 2 mi
46 schools in total
IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Sheffield Inclusion Centre (Good) — 0.0 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
32crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
32 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 19.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare72
Can I see a GP?
18GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
18 GP, 11 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: NORFOLK PARK HEALTH CENTRE — 0.3 mi
Transport86
Can I get to work?
Spring Lane0.1 mi
Spring Lane From City0.1 mi
Spring Lane To City0.1 mi
32 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.02 mi
NestReach: ≈ 17 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
87.8 ha total
largest park 30.2 ha (0.11 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (1.1 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities88
Can I get the shopping done?
59shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
51 supermarkets within 2 mi
Spar, The Co-operative Group, Asda, Heron…
nearest 0.1 mi
library 0.6 mi
Nearest: EG - OTM - Sheffield — 0.1 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S2 2JQ.
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 S2.
Average sold price by property type across the S2 district, 2021–2026.
About S2 2JQ
S2 2JQ scores 64/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — 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, S2 2JQ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,062 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 46 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 27 rated Good. The nearest school is Sheffield Inclusion Centre (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 32 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 18 GP surgeries and 11 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is NORFOLK PARK 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 S2 2JQ — 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 S2 2JQ?
There are 46 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S2 2JQ, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S2 2JQ safe?
32 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S2 2JQ in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 1/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near S2 2JQ?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S2 2JQ includes 3 Tube/Metro stations, 32 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 17 km² is reachable from S2 2JQ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S2 2JQ?
S2 2JQ has a NestScope Score of 64/100 — a more affordable, lower-income 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 S2 2JQ does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S2 2JQ: 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.
