Town Pop. 7,379

Living in Barugh Green and Redbrook: Liveability Score 65/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Barugh Green and Redbrook is 65/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 69/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 56/100 versus a median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the S75 postcode district scores higher. Barugh Green and Redbrook leads all 8. Notably, nothing falls below 56/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. It scores 8 points above the S75 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S75 postcode district.

65
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
133.5 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 343 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Shoplifting 145 crimes
↑ 153% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 138 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Public order 71 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 61 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
other 227 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hospital 138 crimes
  2. 2 Treelands 79 crimes
  3. 3 Wilthorpe Green 63 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 8.3 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
71
Green Space 71
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
60
7 schools in area · 26 within 4km
1Outstanding6Good
  • Gawber Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Barugh Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Darton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Horizon Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Mary's Church of England Primary School, BarnsleyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Summer Lane PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Wilthorpe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
63
A&E departmentsPinderfields Hospital8.2 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital10.1 mi
Pontefract Hospital11.4 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodland Drive Medical Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity2,333 patients per GP
0dentists2pharmacies

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
97
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 173 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.7%Student3.3%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.4%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary27.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership77%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
60
Council tax Barnsley · 2026-27
A £1,551
B £1,809
C £2,068
D £2,326
E £2,843
F £3,360
G £3,877
H £4,652
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
69
Darton 1.6 mi
Dodworth 1.6 mi
Barnsley Interchange 1.9 mi
J37 M1 0.9 mi
J37 M1 1.9 mi
J38 M1 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
60
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £245,500 66
Detached £320,000 31
Semi-detached £198,750 24
Terraced £151,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£146k £210k £275k £339k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Darton 60 1.4 mi away ⇄
Dodworth 55 1.6 mi away ⇄
Barnsley 62 2.2 mi away ⇄
Silkstone 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cawthorne 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Silkstone Common 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Barnsley) 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Worsbrough 58 3.2 mi away ⇄
Woolley 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Royston (Barnsley) 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Notton (Wakefield) 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hoylandswaine 53 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barugh Green and Redbrook a nice place to live?

Yes, Barugh Green and Redbrook is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Barugh Green and Redbrook is 65/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Barugh Green and Redbrook?

Barugh Green and Redbrook has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 985 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barugh Green and Redbrook?

Among the top-rated schools in Barugh Green and Redbrook are Gawber Primary School, Barugh Green Primary School and Darton Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Barugh Green and Redbrook in total.

What are house prices like in Barugh Green and Redbrook?

The current median house price in Barugh Green and Redbrook is £245,500, around 14% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £320,000, semi-detached £198,750, terraced £151,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 66 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Barugh Green and Redbrook in context

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Postcode districts in Barugh Green and Redbrook

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