Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Rotherham: a school rated Good within a short walk, Parkgate 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 12 km² 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 S65 1RD.
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?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 23 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 38 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.
Nearest top-rated: Eastwood Village Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
51crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 51 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 28.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
20GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 18 GP, 2 hospitals, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SHAKESPEARE ROAD SURGERY — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Parkgate0.2 mi
Parkgate To Sheffield0.2 mi
22 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.13 mi
NestReach: ≈ 12 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- 8.1 ha total
- largest park 4.8 ha (0.17 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (4.8 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
28shops & libraries
- 24 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Farmfoods, Asda, Morrisons, Heron…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Farmfoods Rotherham — 0.2 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 S65 1RD.
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 S65.
Average sold price by property type across the S65 district, 2021–2026.
About S65 1RD
S65 1RD scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Farmfoods Rotherham 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S65 1RD is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 946 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).
There are 38 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 21 rated Good. The nearest school is Eastwood Village Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 51 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 18 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SHAKESPEARE ROAD SURGERY, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is DONCASTER GATE HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
