One of the harder-pressed parts of Rotherham: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, roughly 8 km² reachable 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
61/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 1/10, ranked 928 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.
Schools61
Are the schools any good?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
5 rated Good or better within 2 mi
10 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: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
24crimes 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.
24 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 16.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare70
Can I see a GP?
3GP & 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.
3 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ROTHER VALLEY SOUTH PCN HUB — 0.3 mi
Transport66
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 29 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space82
How green is it?
11green spaces
Very green
open space all around
7.2 ha total
largest park 3.3 ha (0.18 mi away)
Nearest: Sports Facility (0.33 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities93
Can I get the shopping done?
8shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
7 supermarkets within 2 mi
Tesco, Heron, Aldi, Spar…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Tesco Sheffield Dinnington Superstore — 0.3 mi
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Getting a school place
In Rotherham, 92% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (97% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 96% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Rotherham, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S25 2NH.
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 S25.
Average sold price by property type across the S25 district, 2021–2026.
About S25 2NH
S25 2NH scores 61/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Tesco Sheffield Dinnington Superstore 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S25 2NH is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 928 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 9/10).
There are 10 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Good. The nearest school is Elements Academy, within a short walk.
There were 24 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate 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 ROTHER VALLEY SOUTH PCN HUB, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S25 2NH — 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 S25 2NH?
There are 10 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S25 2NH. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S25 2NH safe?
24 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S25 2NH 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 S25 2NH?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S25 2NH includes 29 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 8 km² is reachable from S25 2NH within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S25 2NH?
S25 2NH has a NestScope Score of 61/100 — 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 S25 2NH does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S25 2NH: 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.
