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.
Schools65
Are the schools any good?
8Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
18 rated Good or better within 2 mi
23 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: Springwell Special Academy (Good) — 0.3 mi
Safety61
Is it safe?
18crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
18 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 13.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare70
Can I see a GP?
3GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
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.
3 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ST GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE PMS PRACTICE — 0.8 mi
Transport67
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 34 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space91
How green is it?
6green spaces
Very green
open space all around
18.3 ha total
largest park 14.2 ha (0.36 mi away)
Nearest: Church of the Blessed Sacrament — 0.2 mi
Amenities82
Can I get the shopping done?
28shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
22 supermarkets within 2 mi
Farmfoods, Central England Co-operative, The Co-operative Group, Morrisons…
nearest 0.4 mi
library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Farmfoods Athersley South Barnsley — 0.4 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S71 3QZ.
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 3QZ
S71 3QZ scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Church of the Blessed Sacrament 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S71 3QZ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,422 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 23 schools within the typical catchment area, including 18 rated Good. The nearest school is Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School, 0.2 mi away.
There were 18 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 3 GP surgeries and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ST GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE PMS PRACTICE, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S71 3QZ — 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 3QZ?
There are 23 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S71 3QZ. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S71 3QZ safe?
18 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S71 3QZ 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 S71 3QZ?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S71 3QZ includes 34 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 6 km² is reachable from S71 3QZ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S71 3QZ?
S71 3QZ 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 S71 3QZ does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S71 3QZ: 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.
