A less well-off part of Sheffield: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, Park Grange Croft To City within a short walk, putting roughly 7 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
68/ 100
A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 3/10, ranked 7,344 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.
Schools64
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
33 rated Good or better within 2 mi
58 schools in total
IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Seven Hills School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
47crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
47 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 33.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare76
Can I see a GP?
33GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
33 GP, 15 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: STROKE PATHWAY AND REHABILITATION CENTRE — 0.2 mi
Transport84
Can I get to work?
Park Grange Croft To City0.1 mi
Park Grange Croft0.1 mi
Park Grange Croft From City0.1 mi
39 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.07 mi
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space93
How green is it?
10green spaces
Very green
open space all around
50.5 ha total
largest park 30.2 ha (0.27 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (3.0 ha) — 0.3 mi
Amenities88
Can I get the shopping done?
68shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
60 supermarkets within 2 mi
Asda, Morrisons, Spar, Marks and Spencer…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Asda Sheffield Queens Road Supermarket — 0.2 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S2 3DG.
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 3DG
S2 3DG scores 68/100 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 3DG is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,344 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 high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 58 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 31 rated Good. The nearest school is Discovery Academy, 0.2 mi away.
There were 47 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 33 GP surgeries and 15 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is STROKE PATHWAY AND REHABILITATION CENTRE, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S2 3DG — 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 3DG?
There are 58 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S2 3DG, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S2 3DG safe?
47 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S2 3DG in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 3/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near S2 3DG?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S2 3DG includes 3 Tube/Metro stations, 39 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from S2 3DG within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S2 3DG?
S2 3DG has a NestScope Score of 68/100 — a mixed, mid-ranking 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 3DG does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S2 3DG: 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.
