A less well-off part of Sheffield: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, roughly 6 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.
NestScope Score
70/ 100
A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 4/10, ranked 10,911 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
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.
Schools73
Are the schools any good?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
24 rated Good or better within 2 mi
35 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: Hinde House 2-16 Academy (Good) — 0.2 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
27crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
27 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 22.4)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare83
Can I see a GP?
16GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
15 GP, 1 hospital, 5 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SEVEN HILLS PHARMACY — 0.3 mi
Transport73
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 33 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space93
How green is it?
16green spaces
Very green
open space all around
75.3 ha total
largest park 28.6 ha (0.27 mi away)
Nearest: Upper Wincobank Undenominational Chapel — 0.2 mi
Amenities78
Can I get the shopping done?
16shops & libraries
Well served for everyday shopping
11 supermarkets within 2 mi
Heron, Marks and Spencer, Spar, Iceland…
nearest 0.7 mi
library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Heron Firth Park Sheffield — 0.7 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S5 6AP.
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 S5.
Average sold price by property type across the S5 district, 2021–2026.
About S5 6AP
S5 6AP scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and healthcare — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S5 6AP is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 10,911 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 9/10).
There are 35 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 22 rated Good. The nearest school is Brigantia Hill Fort Academy, 0.2 mi away.
There were 27 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 15 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 5 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SEVEN HILLS PHARMACY, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is NORTHERN GENERAL HOSPITAL, 1.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S5 6AP — 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 S5 6AP?
There are 35 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S5 6AP, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S5 6AP safe?
27 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S5 6AP in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 4/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near S5 6AP?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S5 6AP includes 33 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 6 km² is reachable from S5 6AP within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S5 6AP?
S5 6AP has a NestScope Score of 70/100 — a mixed, mid-ranking 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 S5 6AP does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S5 6AP: 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.
