One of the harder-pressed parts of Rotherham: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, 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
61/ 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?
10Good/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) — 0.2 mi
Safety50
Is it safe?
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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.
live count unavailable
Behind about 5 in 10 UK areas
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, 13 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ROTHERHAM COMMUNITY RESPIRATORY SERVICE — 0.3 mi
Transport72
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 42 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space88
How green is it?
9green spaces
Very green
open space all around
32.4 ha total
largest park 15.4 ha (0.43 mi away)
Nearest: Religious Grounds (0.19 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities81
Can I get the shopping done?
26shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
24 supermarkets within 2 mi
Heron, Iceland, Farmfoods, Asda…
nearest 0.5 mi
library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Heron East Dene Rotherham — 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 S65 2QS.
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 2QS
S65 2QS scores 61/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Religious Grounds (0.19 ha) within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S65 2QS 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 Badsley Primary School, within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 37 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 13 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ROTHERHAM COMMUNITY RESPIRATORY SERVICE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is KINVARA HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S65 2QS — 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 2QS?
There are 35 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S65 2QS, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S65 2QS safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for S65 2QS. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near S65 2QS?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S65 2QS includes 42 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from S65 2QS within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S65 2QS?
S65 2QS has a NestScope Score of 61/100 — 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 2QS does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S65 2QS: 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.
