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.
Schools64
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: Pye Bank CofE Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety64
Is it safe?
50crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
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.
50 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 39.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare79
Can I see a GP?
32GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
27 GP, 5 hospitals, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BURNGREAVE SURGERY — 0.1 mi
Transport83
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 67 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space81
How green is it?
16green spaces
Very green
open space all around
9.3 ha total
largest park 5 ha (0.34 mi away)
Nearest: Verdon Recreation Centre — 0.1 mi
Amenities95
Can I get the shopping done?
66shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
56 supermarkets within 2 mi
Tesco, Heron, Lidl, Sainsburys…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Tesco Kelham Island Express — 0.2 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S3 9QL.
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 9QL
S3 9QL scores 65/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Tesco Kelham Island Express 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S3 9QL is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,249 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 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 27 rated Good. The nearest school is Pye Bank CofE Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 50 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 27 GP surgeries, 5 hospitals and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BURNGREAVE SURGERY, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is SHEFFIELD CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S3 9QL — 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 9QL?
There are 50 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S3 9QL, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S3 9QL safe?
50 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S3 9QL 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 9QL?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S3 9QL includes 67 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 14 km² is reachable from S3 9QL within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S3 9QL?
S3 9QL has a NestScope Score of 65/100 — 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 9QL does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S3 9QL: 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.
