Area Report
Last updated 09 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Sheffield: a school rated Good within a short walk, 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.
01 — Snapshot
Around S3 9HB.
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
- 29 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 50 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: Astrea Academy Sheffield (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
24crimes last month
- 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: 18.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
34GP & hospitals
- 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.
- 29 GP, 5 hospitals, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BURNGREAVE SURGERY — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 56 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 15 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
17green spaces
- 9.7 ha total
- largest park 5 ha (0.18 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (0.20 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
68shops & libraries
- 58 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Heron, Spar, Asda…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Tesco Kelham Island Express — 0.3 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S3 9HB.
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 9HB
S3 9HB scores 64/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Tesco Kelham Island Express 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S3 9HB is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 792 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 5/10).
There are 50 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 26 rated Good. The nearest school is Astrea Academy Sheffield (Ofsted: Good), 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 29 GP surgeries, 5 hospitals and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BURNGREAVE SURGERY, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is SHEFFIELD CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
