A less well-off part of Barnsley: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, roughly 10 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
67/ 100
A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 3/10, ranked 9,582 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.
Schools76
Are the schools any good?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
15 rated Good or better within 2 mi
21 schools in total
IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Carlton Primary Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
15crimes 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.
15 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 14.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare73
Can I see a GP?
6GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
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, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HIGH STREET PRACTICE — 1.0 mi
Transport68
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 16 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space89
How green is it?
9green spaces
Very green
open space all around
9.7 ha total
largest park 4.4 ha (0.14 mi away)
Nearest: Bowling Green (0.19 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities83
Can I get the shopping done?
19shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
16 supermarkets within 2 mi
Central England Co-operative, Spar, The Co-operative Group, Aldi…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 1.1 mi
Nearest: Co-op Barnsley Filling Station — 0.3 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S71 3EY.
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 S71.
Average sold price by property type across the S71 district, 2021–2026.
About S71 3EY
S71 3EY scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S71 3EY is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,582 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 8/10).
There are 21 schools within the typical catchment area, including 15 rated Good. The nearest school is Carlton Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 15 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 6 GP surgeries and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HIGH STREET PRACTICE, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S71 3EY — 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 S71 3EY?
There are 21 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S71 3EY. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S71 3EY safe?
15 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S71 3EY 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 S71 3EY?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S71 3EY includes 16 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 10 km² is reachable from S71 3EY within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S71 3EY?
S71 3EY has a NestScope Score of 67/100 — 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 S71 3EY does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S71 3EY: 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.
