About S70 6PG
S70 6PG scores 61/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Penny Pie Park about 3 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S70 6PG is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 12,181 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 7/10).
There are 19 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 12 rated Good. The nearest school is Horizon Community College (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 6 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 13 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WOODLAND DRIVE MEDICAL CENTRE, about 6 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is BARNSLEY HOSPITAL, about 9 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 6 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near S70 6PG. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 29 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 13 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 19.7 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Penny Pie Park, about 3 minutes' walk away.
There are 15 supermarkets in the wider area, including Sainsburys, Central England Co-operative, Lidl, Morrisons and others. The nearest is Sainsburys Barnsley Redbrook Road Local, about 13 minutes' walk away. A public library is 1.0 mi away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore S70 6PG on NestScope.