Area Report
Last updated 09 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Barnsley: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 8 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 S35 7AL.
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?
1Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 3 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 3 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
3crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 3 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
0GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- no GP / hospital / dentist within 1.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 14 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
7green spaces
- Rural village or dispersed
- rural
- open countryside (5.6 ha total
- largest park 1.6 ha (0.06 mi away))
Nearest: Holy Trinity Church — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
4shops & libraries
- 3 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Aldi, Iceland, Lidl
- library 2.0 mi
Nearest: Aldi Stocksbridge — 1.8 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S35 7AL.
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 S35.
Average sold price by property type across the S35 district, 2021–2026.
About S35 7AL
S35 7AL scores 81/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and green space — with Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S35 7AL is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 23,468 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 7/10).
There are 3 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Good. The nearest school is Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 3 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
There are no GP surgeries, hospitals or pharmacies within easy reach of S35 7AL. Residents may need to travel further for healthcare access.
