Town Pop. 1,660

Living in Barnburgh and Harlington: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barnburgh and Harlington scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 68/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the DN5 postcode district, Barnburgh and Harlington ranks 6th. Against the wider DN5 district average of 53/100, that is 5 points below. On broadband specifically, Barnburgh and Harlington sits 10 points above the DN5 district figure of 83/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DN5 postcode district.

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Barnburgh and Harlington scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
114.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 44 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Vehicle crime 28 crimes
↑ 252% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
other 47 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Barnsley Road 29 crimes
  2. 2 Crow Tree Lane 21 crimes
  3. 3 Church Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 7.9 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
70
Green Space 18
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 16 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Barnburgh Primary AcademyPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsDoncaster Royal Infirmary6.4 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E7.4 mi
Rotherham General Hospital7.5 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%
Nearest GP surgeryHollygreen Practice1.6 mi
GP capacity3,340 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)94.3%
available across Doncaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 50 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate51.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.6%Unemployed1.3%Retired36%Student2.7%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.5%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary22.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.4%Apprenticeship8.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership82.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
66
Council tax Doncaster · 2026-27
A £1,445
B £1,686
C £1,927
D £2,168
E £2,650
F £3,132
G £3,613
H £4,336
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
39
Bolton-upon-Dearne 1.6 mi
Goldthorpe 1.9 mi
Mexborough 2.2 mi
J37 A1(M) 3.1 mi
J37 A1(M) 3.1 mi
J36 A1(M) 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £215,500 14
Semi-detached £209,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£201k £225k £249k £273k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Goldthorpe 54 1.6 mi away ⇄
Mexborough 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
High Melton 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bolton upon Dearne 56 1.9 mi away ⇄
Thurnscoe 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Denaby Main 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Swinton (Rotherham) 56 3.1 mi away ⇄
Conisbrough 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wath upon Dearne 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Great Houghton (Barnsley) 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sprotbrough 64 4.0 mi away ⇄
Warmsworth 49 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barnburgh and Harlington a nice place to live?

Barnburgh and Harlington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barnburgh and Harlington is 48/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Barnburgh and Harlington?

Barnburgh and Harlington has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 190 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Barnburgh and Harlington?

The current median house price in Barnburgh and Harlington is £215,500, around 24% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £209,000.

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Postcode districts in Barnburgh and Harlington

DN5 53 ⇄

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