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.
Schools76
Are the schools any good?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
11 rated Good or better within 2 mi
14 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: Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Safety75
Is it safe?
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Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
live count unavailable
Better than about 8 in 10 UK areas
Healthcare76
Can I see a GP?
3GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
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.
2 GP, 1 hospital, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.7 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MARKET SURGERY — 0.7 mi
Transport70
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 27 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space80
How green is it?
18green spaces
Very green
open space all around
21.7 ha total
largest park 3.1 ha (0.38 mi away)
Nearest: West Melton Congregational Church — 0.1 mi
Amenities81
Can I get the shopping done?
10shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
8 supermarkets within 2 mi
Spar, Aldi, Tesco, Asda…
nearest 0.5 mi
library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Spar - Wath On Dearne — 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 S63 6RQ.
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 S63.
Average sold price by property type across the S63 district, 2021–2026.
About S63 6RQ
S63 6RQ scores 75/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Spar - Wath On Dearne 0.5 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S63 6RQ is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 16,235 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 14 schools within the typical catchment area, including 11 rated Good. The nearest school is Highfield Farm Primary School, 0.1 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 2 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MARKET SURGERY, 0.7 mi away. The nearest hospital is WATHWOOD HOSPITAL, 1.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S63 6RQ — 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 S63 6RQ?
There are 14 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S63 6RQ. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S63 6RQ safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for S63 6RQ. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near S63 6RQ?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S63 6RQ includes 27 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from S63 6RQ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S63 6RQ?
S63 6RQ has a NestScope Score of 75/100 — 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 S63 6RQ does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S63 6RQ: 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.
