Area Report
Last updated 08 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Barnsley: a school rated Good within a short walk, 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.
01 — Snapshot
Around S71 4QX.
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.
Are the schools any good?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 12 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: Parkside Primary Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
40crimes last month
- 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.
- 40 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 21.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
2GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 2 GP, 1 dentist, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HIGH STREET PRACTICE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 31 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
17green spaces
- 21.8 ha total
- largest park 7.7 ha (0.13 mi away)
Nearest: Cemetery (1.8 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
13shops & libraries
- 10 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Spar, Asda, Aldi…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Co-op Royston - Yorks — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S71 4QX.
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 4QX
S71 4QX scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside an open access land. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S71 4QX is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 11,378 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 12 rated Good. The nearest school is Parkside Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 40 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HIGH STREET PRACTICE, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
