One of the more comfortable corners of Rotherham: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less 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
88/ 100
One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 9/10, ranked 28,014 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.
Schools90
Are the schools any good?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
14 rated Good or better within 2 mi
17 schools in total
IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Aston Hall Junior and Infant School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety83
Is it safe?
6crimes last month
Among the safer areas in the UK on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
6 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 4.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare79
Can I see a GP?
5GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
5 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.8 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SWALLOWNEST HEALTH CENTRE — 0.6 mi
Transport74
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 17 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space84
How green is it?
5green spaces
Very green
open space all around
7.2 ha total
largest park 4.3 ha (0.20 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (4.3 ha) — 0.2 mi
Amenities85
Can I get the shopping done?
9shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
7 supermarkets within 2 mi
Asda, The Co-operative Group, Aldi, Tesco…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Asda Aston Express Petrol — 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 S26 2FJ.
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 S26.
Average sold price by property type across the S26 district, 2021–2026.
About S26 2FJ
S26 2FJ scores 88/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with Aston Hall Junior and Infant School 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S26 2FJ is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 28,014 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 7/10).
There are 17 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 13 rated Good. The nearest school is Aston Hall Junior and Infant School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 6 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 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SWALLOWNEST HEALTH CENTRE, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.8 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S26 2FJ — 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 S26 2FJ?
There are 17 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S26 2FJ, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S26 2FJ safe?
6 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S26 2FJ in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 9/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near S26 2FJ?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S26 2FJ includes 17 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from S26 2FJ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S26 2FJ?
S26 2FJ has a NestScope Score of 88/100 — one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. 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 S26 2FJ does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S26 2FJ: 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.
