Area Report
Last updated 09 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part 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 S6 1LB.
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?
8Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 21 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 30 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Parson Cross Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
38crimes last month
- 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.
- 38 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 27.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
13GP & hospitals
- 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.
- 13 GP, 12 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: GREEN CROSS GROUP PRACTICE — 0.3 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?
11green spaces
- 10.2 ha total
- largest park 3.6 ha (0.45 mi away)
Nearest: Allotments (0.14 ha) — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
32shops & libraries
- 26 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Lidl, Budgens, Sainsburys, Asda…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Lidl Wadsley Bridge Sheffield — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S6 1LB.
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 S6.
Average sold price by property type across the S6 district, 2021–2026.
About S6 1LB
S6 1LB scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Lidl Wadsley Bridge Sheffield 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S6 1LB is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 11,626 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 30 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 19 rated Good. The nearest school is Parson Cross Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 38 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 13 GP surgeries and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is GREEN CROSS GROUP PRACTICE, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
