Area Report
Last updated 09 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Barnsley: a school rated Good within a short walk, Penistone Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 5 km² within half an hour by public transport and less 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 S36 6BR.
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?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 6 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 7 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
8crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 8 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 4.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
4GP & hospitals
- 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.
- 4 GP, 1 dentist, pharmacy 0.7 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CLARK'S CHEMIST — 0.7 mi
Can I get to work?
Penistone Rail Station0.4 mi
23 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.06 mi
NestReach: ≈ 5 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
16green spaces
- 22.6 ha total
- largest park 6.6 ha (0.25 mi away)
Nearest: Wilson Avenue Allotments — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
4shops & libraries
- 3 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Spar, The Co-operative Group, Tesco
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.0 mi
Nearest: Spar - Penistone — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S36 6BR.
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 S36.
Average sold price by property type across the S36 district, 2021–2026.
About S36 6BR
S36 6BR scores 72/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Spar - Penistone 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S36 6BR is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,650 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 low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 7 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Good. The nearest school is Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 8 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 4 GP surgeries and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CLARK'S CHEMIST, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
