A less well-off part of Sheffield: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, Darnall Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 8 km² 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.
NestScope Score
68/ 100
A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 3/10, ranked 7,562 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
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.
Schools68
Are the schools any good?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
23 rated Good or better within 2 mi
34 schools in total
IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Sheffield Park Academy (Good) — 0.3 mi
Safety58
Is it safe?
15crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
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.
15 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 12.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare77
Can I see a GP?
10GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
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.
10 GP, 8 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SEXUAL HEALTH SHEFFIELD - PCS — 0.4 mi
Transport79
Can I get to work?
Darnall Rail Station0.4 mi
28 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.05 mi
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space92
How green is it?
4green spaces
Very green
open space all around
10.2 ha total
largest park 6.8 ha (0.10 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (6.8 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities90
Can I get the shopping done?
27shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
23 supermarkets within 2 mi
Asda, Costco, Lidl, The Co-operative Group…
nearest 0.4 mi
library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Asda Parkway Express Petrol — 0.4 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S9 4GQ.
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 S9.
Average sold price by property type across the S9 district, 2021–2026.
About S9 4GQ
S9 4GQ scores 68/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S9 4GQ is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,562 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).
There are 34 schools within the typical catchment area, including 23 rated Good. The nearest school is Acres Hill Community Primary School, within a short walk.
There were 15 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 10 GP surgeries and 8 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SEXUAL HEALTH SHEFFIELD - PCS, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S9 4GQ — 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 S9 4GQ?
There are 34 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S9 4GQ. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S9 4GQ safe?
15 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S9 4GQ in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 3/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near S9 4GQ?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S9 4GQ includes 1 train station, 28 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 8 km² is reachable from S9 4GQ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S9 4GQ?
S9 4GQ has a NestScope Score of 68/100 — a mixed, mid-ranking 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 S9 4GQ does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S9 4GQ: 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.
