Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Barnsley: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 10 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around S75 2DF.
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?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 20 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 24 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: St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
21crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 21 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 16.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
15GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 13 GP, 2 hospitals, 12 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: VICTORIA MEDICAL CENTRE PMS PRACTICE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 39 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
18green spaces
- 17.2 ha total
- largest park 3.7 ha (0.13 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (400 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
20shops & libraries
- 17 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Lidl, Sainsburys, Tesco, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.6 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Lidl Central Barnsley Barnsley — 0.6 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S75 2DF.
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 S75.
Average sold price by property type across the S75 district, 2021–2026.
About S75 2DF
S75 2DF scores 75/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and healthcare — with Playground (400 m²) within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S75 2DF is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 13,705 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 24 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 16 rated Good. The nearest school is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 21 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate 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 VICTORIA MEDICAL CENTRE PMS PRACTICE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is BARNSLEY HOSPITAL, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
