One of the harder-pressed parts of Sheffield: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, roughly 13 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
67/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 2/10, ranked 5,859 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.
Schools75
Are the schools any good?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
31 rated Good or better within 2 mi
52 schools in total
IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Pye Bank CofE Primary School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Safety52
Is it safe?
105crimes 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.
105 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 46.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare82
Can I see a GP?
31GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
29 GP, 2 hospitals, 11 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BURNGREAVE SURGERY — 0.0 mi
Transport84
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 53 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space81
How green is it?
17green spaces
Very green
open space all around
11 ha total
largest park 5 ha (0.38 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (100 m²) — 0.0 mi
Amenities94
Can I get the shopping done?
63shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
55 supermarkets within 2 mi
Tesco, Heron, Lidl, Sainsburys…
nearest 0.1 mi
library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Tesco Sheffield Extra — 0.1 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S3 9LB.
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 9LB
S3 9LB scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Tesco Sheffield Extra 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S3 9LB is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,859 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 high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 52 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 29 rated Good. The nearest school is Pye Bank CofE Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.
There were 105 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 29 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 11 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BURNGREAVE SURGERY, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is NORTHERN GENERAL HOSPITAL, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S3 9LB — 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 9LB?
There are 52 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S3 9LB, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S3 9LB safe?
105 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S3 9LB in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 2/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near S3 9LB?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S3 9LB includes 53 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 13 km² is reachable from S3 9LB within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S3 9LB?
S3 9LB has a NestScope Score of 67/100 — 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 9LB does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S3 9LB: 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.
