One of the more comfortable corners of Rotherham: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, roughly 4 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less 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
87/ 100
One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 9/10, ranked 29,092 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.
Schools96
Are the schools any good?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
12 rated Good or better within 2 mi
21 schools in total
IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety78
Is it safe?
19crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
19 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare80
Can I see a GP?
4GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
4 GP, 5 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MORTHEN ROAD SURGERY — 0.1 mi
Transport67
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 20 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 4 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space89
How green is it?
11green spaces
Very green
open space all around
19.4 ha total
largest park 7.5 ha (0.30 mi away)
Nearest: St Alban's Church — 0.1 mi
Amenities84
Can I get the shopping done?
13shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
11 supermarkets within 2 mi
The Co-operative Group, Morrisons, Sainsburys, Aldi…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Co-op Wickersley — 0.2 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 S66 1FR.
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 S66.
Average sold price by property type across the S66 district, 2021–2026.
About S66 1FR
S66 1FR scores 87/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and green space — with St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S66 1FR is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 29,092 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 6/10).
There are 21 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 10 rated Good. The nearest school is St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 19 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 4 GP surgeries and 5 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MORTHEN ROAD SURGERY, 0.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S66 1FR — 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 S66 1FR?
There are 21 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S66 1FR, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S66 1FR safe?
19 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S66 1FR in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 9/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near S66 1FR?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S66 1FR includes 20 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 4 km² is reachable from S66 1FR within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S66 1FR?
S66 1FR has a NestScope Score of 87/100 — one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. 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 S66 1FR does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S66 1FR: 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.
