Area Report
Last updated 10 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Barnsley: 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.
01 — Snapshot
Around S70 4AZ.
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
- 16 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 19 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: Bank End Primary Academy (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
36crimes 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.
- 36 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 22)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
12GP & 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.
- 10 GP, 2 hospitals, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ASHVILLE MEDICAL CENTRE PMS PRACTICE — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 39 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
20green spaces
- 23.4 ha total
- largest park 8.8 ha (0.26 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (300 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
22shops & libraries
- 19 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Spar, Asda, Aldi…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Barnsley 73 High Street — 0.4 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S70 4AZ.
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 S70.
Average sold price by property type across the S70 district, 2021–2026.
About S70 4AZ
S70 4AZ scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Morrisons Daily Barnsley 73 High Street 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S70 4AZ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,170 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 19 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 12 rated Good. The nearest school is Bank End Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 36 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 10 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ASHVILLE MEDICAL CENTRE PMS PRACTICE, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is KENDRAY HOSPITAL, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
