One of the harder-pressed parts of Barnsley: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, roughly 12 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
63/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 1/10, ranked 560 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?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
18 rated Good or better within 2 mi
21 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: The Mill Academy (Good) — 0.3 mi
Safety58
Is it safe?
25crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
25 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 20.4)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare80
Can I see a GP?
12GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
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, 8 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: POTENTIALLY VIOLENT SCHEME — 0.1 mi
Transport75
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 36 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 12 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space89
How green is it?
17green spaces
Very green
open space all around
16.3 ha total
largest park 5 ha (0.19 mi away)
Nearest: Park Road Allotments — 0.1 mi
Amenities89
Can I get the shopping done?
18shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
16 supermarkets within 2 mi
Asda, Morrisons, Spar, Central England Co-operative…
nearest 0.1 mi
library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Asda Worsbrough Supermarket — 0.1 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S70 5AX.
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 5AX
S70 5AX scores 63/100 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 5AX is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 560 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 21 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 14 rated Good. The nearest school is Ward Green Primary School, 0.2 mi away.
There were 25 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 10 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 8 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is POTENTIALLY VIOLENT SCHEME, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S70 5AX — 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 5AX?
There are 21 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S70 5AX, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S70 5AX safe?
25 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S70 5AX in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 1/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near S70 5AX?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S70 5AX includes 36 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 12 km² is reachable from S70 5AX within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S70 5AX?
S70 5AX has a NestScope Score of 63/100 — 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 S70 5AX does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S70 5AX: 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.
