One of the harder-pressed parts of Rotherham: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, roughly 8 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
62/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 1/10, ranked 2,759 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?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
18 rated Good or better within 2 mi
26 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.
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.
live count unavailable
Behind about 5 in 10 UK areas
Healthcare75
Can I see a GP?
16GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
16 GP, 5 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: RDASH ROTHERHAM COMMUNITY MH SERVICES — 0.7 mi
Transport76
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 36 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space94
How green is it?
9green spaces
Very green
open space all around
17.5 ha total
largest park 5.7 ha (0.10 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (4.4 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities81
Can I get the shopping done?
23shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
19 supermarkets within 2 mi
Spar, Tesco, The Co-operative Group, Aldi…
nearest 0.5 mi
library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Spar - Bankside — 0.5 mi
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Getting a school place
In Rotherham, 92% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (97% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 96% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Rotherham, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S61 2NS.
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 S61.
Average sold price by property type across the S61 district, 2021–2026.
About S61 2NS
S61 2NS scores 62/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S61 2NS is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,759 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 26 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 17 rated Good. The nearest school is Kelford School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 16 GP surgeries and 5 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is RDASH ROTHERHAM COMMUNITY MH SERVICES, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S61 2NS — 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 S61 2NS?
There are 26 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S61 2NS, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S61 2NS safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for S61 2NS. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near S61 2NS?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S61 2NS includes 36 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 8 km² is reachable from S61 2NS within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S61 2NS?
S61 2NS has a NestScope Score of 62/100 — 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 S61 2NS does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S61 2NS: 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.
