One of the harder-pressed parts of Sheffield: a school rated Outstanding 0.3 miles away, roughly 15 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
64/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 1/10, ranked 2,418 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.
Schools70
Are the schools any good?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
30 rated Good or better within 2 mi
48 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: St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) (Outstanding) — 0.3 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
32crimes 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.
32 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 20.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare79
Can I see a GP?
26GP & 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.
25 GP, 1 hospital, 12 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: FORGE HEALTH GROUP — 0.1 mi
Transport81
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 54 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 15 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space97
How green is it?
25green spaces
Very green
open space all around
45.5 ha total
largest park 16.7 ha (0.21 mi away)
Nearest: St Catherine's Roman Catholic Church — 0.1 mi
Amenities81
Can I get the shopping done?
63shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
55 supermarkets within 2 mi
Tesco, Spar, Iceland, Aldi…
nearest 0.6 mi
library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Tesco Sheffield Extra — 0.6 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S3 9DH.
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 S3.
Average sold price by property type across the S3 district, 2021–2026.
About S3 9DH
S3 9DH scores 64/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and transport — right beside an open access land. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S3 9DH is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,418 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 48 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 27 rated Good. The nearest school is Byron Wood Primary Academy, 0.2 mi away.
There were 32 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 25 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is FORGE HEALTH GROUP, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is NORTHERN GENERAL HOSPITAL, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S3 9DH — 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 S3 9DH?
There are 48 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S3 9DH, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S3 9DH safe?
32 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S3 9DH 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 S3 9DH?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S3 9DH includes 54 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 15 km² is reachable from S3 9DH within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S3 9DH?
S3 9DH has a NestScope Score of 64/100 — 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 S3 9DH does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S3 9DH: 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.
