A less well-off part of Barnsley: a school rated Good 0.3 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
68/ 100
A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 3/10, ranked 7,400 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.
Schools74
Are the schools any good?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
13 rated Good or better within 2 mi
16 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: Barnsley Academy (Good) — 0.3 mi
Safety60
Is it safe?
13crimes 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.
13 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 10.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare80
Can I see a GP?
9GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
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.
7 GP, 2 hospitals, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THE DOVE VALLEY PMS PRACTICE — 0.5 mi
Transport70
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 22 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?
13green spaces
Very green
open space all around
16.8 ha total
largest park 8.8 ha (0.33 mi away)
Nearest: Thicket Lane Allotments — 0.1 mi
Amenities86
Can I get the shopping done?
22shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
19 supermarkets within 2 mi
Morrisons, Spar, Asda, Tesco…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Barnsley 73 High Street — 0.2 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S70 4RQ.
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 4RQ
S70 4RQ scores 68/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a Country Park. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S70 4RQ is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,400 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 16 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 11 rated Good. The nearest school is West Riding Academy, within a short walk.
There were 13 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 7 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE DOVE VALLEY PMS PRACTICE, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is KENDRAY HOSPITAL, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S70 4RQ — 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 S70 4RQ?
There are 16 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S70 4RQ, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S70 4RQ safe?
13 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S70 4RQ in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 3/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near S70 4RQ?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S70 4RQ includes 22 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from S70 4RQ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S70 4RQ?
S70 4RQ has a NestScope Score of 68/100 — a mixed, mid-ranking 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 S70 4RQ does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S70 4RQ: 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.
