A middling, mixed part of Sheffield: a school rated Good within a short walk and Langsett - Primrose View From City 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 12 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
76/ 100
An above-average neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 5/10, ranked 14,859 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.
Schools77
Are the schools any good?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
28 rated Good or better within 2 mi
46 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: St Mary's Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Safety67
Is it safe?
25crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
25 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 14.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare85
Can I see a GP?
31GP & 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.
26 GP, 5 hospitals, 22 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HAROLD STREET MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.2 mi
Transport87
Can I get to work?
Langsett - Primrose View From City0.3 mi
Langsett - Primrose View0.3 mi
Langsett - Primrose View To City0.3 mi
79 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.09 mi
NestReach: ≈ 12 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space76
How green is it?
19green spaces
Green space is well within reach
17.2 ha total
no proper park nearby
Nearest: Ruskin Park — 0.1 mi
Amenities96
Can I get the shopping done?
72shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
65 supermarkets within 2 mi
Asda, Aldi, Iceland, Sainsburys…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Asda Walkley Supermarket — 0.3 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S6 2WQ.
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 2WQ
S6 2WQ scores 76/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Asda Walkley Supermarket 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 2WQ is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,859 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 10/10).
There are 46 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 25 rated Good. The nearest school is St Mary's Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 25 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 26 GP surgeries, 5 hospitals and 22 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HAROLD STREET MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is SHEFFIELD CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S6 2WQ — 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 S6 2WQ?
There are 46 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S6 2WQ, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S6 2WQ safe?
25 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S6 2WQ in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 5/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near S6 2WQ?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S6 2WQ includes 3 Tube/Metro stations, 79 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 12 km² is reachable from S6 2WQ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S6 2WQ?
S6 2WQ has a NestScope Score of 76/100 — an above-average 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 S6 2WQ does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S6 2WQ: 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.
