Town Pop. 2,703

Living in Barlborough: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barlborough scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 60/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 72/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Barlborough places 3rd of 7 in the S43 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 10 points above the S43 district's 50/100. Transport (25) and lifestyle (26) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S43 postcode district.

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Barlborough scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 62 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Vehicle crime 21 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Public order 21 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 27 crimes
  2. 2 Low Common 20 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 11 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
51
Air Quality NO₂ 11.6 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 14.6 µg/m³
65
Green Space 19
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
32
2 schools in area · 10 within 4km
2Good
  • Barlborough Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Heritage High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
60
A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital7.2 mi
Rotherham General Hospital8.7 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E8.8 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,923 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
65
Full fibre (FTTP)87.3%
available across Bolsover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 78 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed1.8%Retired27%Student3.8%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary22.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership80.7%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax Bolsover · 2026-27
A £1,706
B £1,990
C £2,275
D £2,559
E £3,128
F £3,696
G £4,265
H £5,118
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Creswell 3.3 mi
Whitwell 3.6 mi
Kiveton Bridge 4 mi
J30 M1 0.5 mi
J30 M1 0.5 mi
J29A M1 2.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £247,500 26
Detached £357,500 12
Semi-detached £230,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£158k £232k £309k £383k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Clowne 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Renishaw 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Spinkhill 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Woodthorpe 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Shuttlewood 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Harthill (Rotherham) 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Killamarsh 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Creswell 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Whitwell (Bolsover) 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Staveley (Chesterfield) 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Markham Vale 28 3.4 mi away ⇄
Eckington (North East Derbyshire) 53 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barlborough a nice place to live?

Barlborough is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Barlborough is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Barlborough?

Barlborough has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 203 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barlborough?

Among the top-rated schools in Barlborough are Barlborough Primary School and Heritage High School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Barlborough in total.

What are house prices like in Barlborough?

The current median house price in Barlborough is £247,500, around 13% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £357,500, semi-detached £230,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Barlborough

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