Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Rotherham: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away and roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around S26 2FS.
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.
Are the schools any good?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 13 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 16 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
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- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- live count unavailable
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Can I see a GP?
5GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.7 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SWALLOWNEST HEALTH CENTRE — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 27 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
5green spaces
- 7.2 ha total
- largest park 4.3 ha (0.08 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (4.3 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
9shops & libraries
- 7 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, The Co-operative Group, Aldi, Tesco…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Asda Aston Express Petrol — 0.2 mi
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 2FS.
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 2FS
S26 2FS scores 83/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a Country Park. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S26 2FS is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 25,276 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 16 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 12 rated Good. The nearest school is Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 5 GP surgeries and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SWALLOWNEST HEALTH CENTRE, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
