Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Sheffield: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 13 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 S8 9EH.
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
- 33 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 54 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Meersbrook Bank Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
17crimes last month
- 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.
- 17 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 9.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
21GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 21 GP, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: VERITAS HEALTH CENTRE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 60 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
19green spaces
- 26.6 ha total
- largest park 17.1 ha (0.36 mi away)
Nearest: Meersbrook Park — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
60shops & libraries
- 53 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Iceland, Farmfoods, Lidl…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Woodbank — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S8 9EH.
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 S8.
Average sold price by property type across the S8 district, 2021–2026.
About S8 9EH
S8 9EH scores 81/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and green space — with Meersbrook Bank Primary School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S8 9EH is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 18,937 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 54 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 31 rated Good. The nearest school is Meersbrook Bank Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 17 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 21 GP surgeries and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is VERITAS HEALTH CENTRE, 0.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
