About S74 8HS
S74 8HS scores 62/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and green space — with Elsecar Rail Station about 6 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S74 8HS is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 16,032 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 9/10).
There are 13 schools within the typical catchment area, including 12 rated Good. The nearest school is Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 13 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HOYLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.8 mi away.
The nearest rail stations are Elsecar Rail Station (Train, about 6 minutes' walk away). There are also 21 bus stops within walking distance.
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 12 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 16.1 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Holy Trinity Church, within a short walk. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (about 8 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 8 supermarkets in the wider area, including Heron, Spar, Morrisons, Tesco and others. The nearest is Heron Hoyland, 0.8 mi away. A public library is 0.8 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 S74 8HS on NestScope.