Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Rotherham: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 9 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around S66 8DL.
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?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 8 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 12 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Maltby Redwood Academy (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
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- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- live count unavailable
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Can I see a GP?
6GP & hospitals
- 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.
- 6 GP, 6 dentists, pharmacy 1.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MANOR FIELD SURGERY — 0.9 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 19 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
4green spaces
- 7.3 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (800 m²) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
8shops & libraries
- 7 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Spar, Tesco, Heron, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Spar - Maltby — 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 S66 8DL.
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 8DL
S66 8DL scores 68/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and safety — with Spar - Maltby 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S66 8DL is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,068 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 12 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Good. The nearest school is Maltby Redwood Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 6 GP surgeries and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MANOR FIELD SURGERY, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 1.3 mi away.
