One of the harder-pressed parts of Rotherham: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 7 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
62/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 1/10, ranked 397 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.
Schools66
Are the schools any good?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
19 rated Good or better within 2 mi
35 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: St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety52
Is it safe?
48crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
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.
48 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 34.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare79
Can I see a GP?
40GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
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.
37 GP, 3 hospitals, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ROTHERHAM COMMUNITY RESPIRATORY SERVICE — 0.4 mi
Transport71
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 40 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space92
How green is it?
9green spaces
Very green
open space all around
32.4 ha total
largest park 15.4 ha (0.29 mi away)
Nearest: Religious Grounds (0.19 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities79
Can I get the shopping done?
26shops & libraries
Well served for everyday shopping
24 supermarkets within 2 mi
Heron, Iceland, Sainsburys, Tesco…
nearest 0.6 mi
library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Heron East Dene Rotherham — 0.6 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 S65 2NG.
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 2NG
S65 2NG scores 62/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and healthcare — with Religious Grounds (0.19 ha) 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S65 2NG is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 397 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 8/10).
There are 35 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 16 rated Good. The nearest school is St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 48 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 37 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ROTHERHAM COMMUNITY RESPIRATORY SERVICE, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is KINVARA HOSPITAL, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S65 2NG — 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 S65 2NG?
There are 35 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S65 2NG, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S65 2NG safe?
48 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S65 2NG in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 1/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near S65 2NG?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S65 2NG includes 40 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from S65 2NG within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S65 2NG?
S65 2NG has a NestScope Score of 62/100 — a more affordable, lower-income 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 S65 2NG does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S65 2NG: 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.
