About S2 2JQ
S2 2JQ scores 44/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with EG - OTM - Sheffield about 2 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its safety score. 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 25 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, about 7 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 11 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Spring Lane (Tube/Metro, within a short walk), Spring Lane From City (Tube/Metro, within a short walk), Spring Lane To City (Tube/Metro, within a short walk). There are also 32 bus stops within walking distance.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 14 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 87.8 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playing Field (1.1 ha), about 2 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (about 13 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 51 supermarkets in the wider area, including Spar, The Co-operative Group, Asda, Heron and others. The nearest is EG - OTM - Sheffield, about 2 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 13 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore S2 2JQ on NestScope.























