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 10 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 S5 7HL.
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?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 30 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 43 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: Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
46crimes last month
- 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.
- 46 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 31.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
21GP & 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.
- 20 GP, 1 hospital, 16 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 43 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
6green spaces
- 8.2 ha total
- largest park 3.5 ha (0.10 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (1.1 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
48shops & libraries
- 40 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, The Co-operative Group, Budgens, Aldi…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Tesco Sheffield Southey Superstore — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S5 7HL.
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 7HL
S5 7HL scores 62/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — 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 7HL is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 619 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 43 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 28 rated Good. The nearest school is Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 46 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 20 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 16 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is NORTHERN GENERAL HOSPITAL, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
