Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Rotherham: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, roughly 10 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.
01 — Snapshot
Around S63 7NW.
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?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 17 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 22 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: Wath Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
8crimes last month
- 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.
- 8 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
4GP & hospitals
- 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.
- 3 GP, 1 hospital, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MARKET SURGERY — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 32 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
12green spaces
- 17.9 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Allotments (2.7 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
12shops & libraries
- 10 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Spar, Asda, Tesco, Aldi…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Spar - Wath Upon Dearne — 0.1 mi
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 7NW.
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 7NW
S63 7NW scores 69/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Spar - Wath Upon Dearne 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S63 7NW is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 8,802 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 22 schools within the typical catchment area, including 17 rated Good. The nearest school is Wath Academy (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 8 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 3 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MARKET SURGERY, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is WATHWOOD HOSPITAL, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
