Town Pop. 246

Living in Barnby Moor: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Barnby Moor is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 40/100 against a town median of 88/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 19 places in the DN22 postcode district.

Against the wider DN22 district average of 53/100, that is 19 points below. On economic health specifically, Barnby Moor sits 30 points above the DN22 district figure of 50/100. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see DN22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
40
1,093.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 106 crimes
↑ 1194% above national average
Other crime 63 crimes
↑ 12705% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 488% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 1096% above national average
Vehicle crime 18 crimes
↑ 1425% above national average
other 40 crimes
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  1. 1 Pilgrim Close 174 crimes
  2. 2 Town Street 14 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 9 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
72
Green Space 24
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital4.9 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary12.8 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E14.4 mi
Hospital waitsDoncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
Nearest GP surgeryCrown House Surgery2.9 mi
GP capacity1,313 patients per GP
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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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)74.3%
available across Bassetlaw
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate38.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed38.9%Unemployed2.8%Retired21.4%Student2.2%Other inactive34.7%
Professional & managerial33.9%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary31.5%
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.1%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.9%
Home ownership77.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Bassetlaw · 2026-27
A £1,763
B £2,057
C £2,351
D £2,645
E £3,233
F £3,821
G £4,408
H £5,290
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Retford 3.6 mi
Worksop 5.7 mi
Shireoaks 7.1 mi
J34 A1(M) 3.3 mi
J34 A1 3.8 mi
J35 A1(M) 10.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Barnby Moor in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barnby Moor a nice place to live?

Barnby Moor has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barnby Moor is 34/100, 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 Barnby Moor?

Barnby Moor has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 40/100. There were 269 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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