Area Report
Last updated 09 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Bolsover: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around S44 6WB.
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
- 6 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 8 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Palterton Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
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- IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 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?
4GP & hospitals
- 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.
- 3 GP, 1 hospital, 1 dentist, pharmacy 1.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CASTLE STREET MEDICAL CENTRE — 1.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 5 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?
4green spaces
- 2.5 ha total
- largest park 1.1 ha (0.10 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (800 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
3shops & libraries
- 2 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Farmfoods
- library 1.2 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Bolsover — 1.4 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S44 6WB.
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 S44.
Average sold price by property type across the S44 district, 2021–2026.
About S44 6WB
S44 6WB scores 73/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and schools. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S44 6WB is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 12,805 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 6/10).
There are 8 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Good. The nearest school is Palterton Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 3 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CASTLE STREET MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is BOLSOVER HOSPITAL, 1.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 1.2 mi away.
