Area Report
Last updated 09 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Sheffield: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, Leppings Lane To City 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 16 km² 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 2AB.
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?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 23 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 34 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: Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
23crimes 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.
- 23 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 14.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
15GP & 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.
- 15 GP, 13 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: FAR LANE MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
Leppings Lane To City0.2 mi
Leppings Lane0.2 mi
Leppings Lane From City0.3 mi
36 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.07 mi
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- 26.3 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Sports Facility (1.6 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
39shops & libraries
- 34 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Aldi, Asda, Spar, Iceland…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Aldi Saw Works Way, Sheffield — 0.3 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S6 2AB.
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 2AB
S6 2AB scores 75/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Aldi Saw Works Way, Sheffield 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S6 2AB is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,013 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 34 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 21 rated Good. The nearest school is Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.
There were 23 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 and 13 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is FAR LANE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
