About S61 2NU
S61 2NU scores 44/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a nature reserve. The main trade-off is its schools score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S61 2NU 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 27 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 18 rated Good. The nearest school is Kelford School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 16 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 16 GP surgeries and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is RDASH ROTHERHAM COMMUNITY MH SERVICES, about 12 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 5 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near S61 2NU. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 35 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 10 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 34.8 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playing Field (4.4 ha), about 3 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (0.8 mi away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 20 supermarkets in the wider area, including Spar, Tesco, Aldi, The Co-operative Group and others. The nearest is Spar - Bankside, about 12 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 8 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore S61 2NU on NestScope.