Area Report
Last updated 09 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Sheffield: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk and roughly 9 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around S6 6BQ.
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?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 14 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 18 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Stannington Infant School (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
3crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 3 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
2GP & 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.
- 1 GP, 1 hospital, 1 dentist, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MANCHESTER ROAD SURGERY — 1.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 30 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
7green spaces
- 7.8 ha total
- largest park 5 ha (0.12 mi away)
Nearest: Stannington Methodist Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
14shops & libraries
- 12 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Spar, The Co-operative Group, Lidl, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Spar - Stannington — 0.3 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S6 6BQ.
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 6BQ
S6 6BQ scores 81/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and green space — with Stannington Infant School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S6 6BQ is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 21,476 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 18 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 12 rated Good. The nearest school is Stannington Infant School (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 3 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery, 1 hospital and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MANCHESTER ROAD SURGERY, 1.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is CLAREMONT HOSPITAL, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
