Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Sheffield: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 7 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 S4 8GA.
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?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 22 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 32 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: Oasis Academy Fir Vale (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
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- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- live count unavailable
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Can I see a GP?
20GP & 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.
- 19 GP, 1 hospital, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: PAGE HALL MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 47 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
10green spaces
- 21.6 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: St Cuthbert's Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
30shops & libraries
- 25 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Spar, Heron, Iceland…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Tesco Sheffield Barnsley Rd Express — 0.2 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S4 8GA.
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 S4.
Average sold price by property type across the S4 district, 2021–2026.
About S4 8GA
S4 8GA scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Tesco Sheffield Barnsley Rd 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, S4 8GA is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,476 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 32 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 20 rated Good. The nearest school is Oasis Academy Fir Vale (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 19 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is PAGE HALL MEDICAL CENTRE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is NORTHERN GENERAL HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
