One of the harder-pressed parts of Sheffield: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, roughly 9 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
63/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 1/10, ranked 3,046 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.
Schools65
Are the schools any good?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
29 rated Good or better within 2 mi
41 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: E-Act Parkwood Academy (Good) — 0.2 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
21crimes 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.
21 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 15.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare77
Can I see a GP?
24GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
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.
23 GP, 1 hospital, 18 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SOUTHEY GREEN MEDICAL CTR — 0.3 mi
Transport75
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 45 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space79
How green is it?
7green spaces
Green space is well within reach
9.9 ha total
largest park 3.6 ha (0.35 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (2.4 ha) — 0.3 mi
Amenities95
Can I get the shopping done?
40shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
32 supermarkets within 2 mi
The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Budgens, Lidl…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Co-op Southey Green — 0.3 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S5 8RP.
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 8RP
S5 8RP scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Co-op Southey Green 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S5 8RP is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 3,046 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 41 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 27 rated Good. The nearest school is Oasis Academy Watermead, 0.2 mi away.
There were 21 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 23 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 18 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SOUTHEY GREEN MEDICAL CTR, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is NORTHERN GENERAL HOSPITAL, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S5 8RP — 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 8RP?
There are 41 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S5 8RP, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S5 8RP safe?
21 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S5 8RP in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 1/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near S5 8RP?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S5 8RP includes 45 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 9 km² is reachable from S5 8RP within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S5 8RP?
S5 8RP has a NestScope Score of 63/100 — a more affordable, lower-income 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 8RP does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S5 8RP: 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.
