A less well-off part of Rotherham: a school rated Good within a short walk, 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.
NestScope Score
70/ 100
A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 3/10, ranked 8,802 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.
Schools76
Are the schools any good?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
14 rated Good or better within 2 mi
18 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 Central Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety63
Is it safe?
14crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
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.
14 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 10.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare77
Can I see a GP?
3GP & 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.
2 GP, 1 hospital, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MARKET SURGERY — 0.3 mi
Transport71
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 30 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space89
How green is it?
17green spaces
Very green
open space all around
27.9 ha total
largest park 9.3 ha (0.26 mi away)
Nearest: Wath Cemetery — 0.2 mi
Amenities95
Can I get the shopping done?
14shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
12 supermarkets within 2 mi
Tesco, Asda, Spar, Aldi…
nearest 0.4 mi
library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Tesco Rotherham Wath — 0.4 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 7RJ.
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 7RJ
S63 7RJ scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Tesco Rotherham Wath 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S63 7RJ 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 18 schools within the typical catchment area, including 14 rated Good. The nearest school is Wath Central Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 14 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
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, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is WATHWOOD HOSPITAL, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S63 7RJ — 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 7RJ?
There are 18 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S63 7RJ. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S63 7RJ safe?
14 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S63 7RJ in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 3/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near S63 7RJ?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S63 7RJ includes 30 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 10 km² is reachable from S63 7RJ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S63 7RJ?
S63 7RJ has a NestScope Score of 70/100 — a mixed, mid-ranking 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 7RJ does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S63 7RJ: 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.
