Town Pop. 3,188

Living in Birdwell: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Birdwell comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Birdwell most outperforms the national norm: 50/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 48/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the S70 postcode district. Against the wider S70 district average of 61/100, that is 16 points below. Its transport score runs 26 points below the S70 district's 76/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: S70 postcode district.

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Birdwell scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
48
154.3 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 118 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 101 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Other theft 62 crimes
↑ 213% above national average
Vehicle crime 49 crimes
↑ 221% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 42 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
other 120 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Locksley Gardens 52 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 40 crimes
  3. 3 Stone Row Court 35 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 8.9 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
70
Green Space 75
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
43
3 schools in area · 17 within 4km
3Good
  • Birdwell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hoyland Common Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
20
A&E departmentsRotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E7.9 mi
Rotherham General Hospital7.9 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E8.1 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Dove Valley Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,880 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
38
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 94 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed1.9%Retired27.9%Student2.8%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary28.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.8%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership72.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
50
Elsecar 2.2 mi
Wombwell 2.6 mi
Chapeltown 3.1 mi
J36 M1 0.5 mi
J36 M1 1 mi
J35A M1 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £180,000 23
Terraced £147,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£126k £190k £256k £321k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Upper Hoyland 47 0.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Tankersley 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Hoyland 53 1.6 mi away ⇄
Worsbrough 58 1.8 mi away ⇄
Jump 56 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hemingfield 58 2.8 mi away ⇄
Chapeltown and High Green 61 2.9 mi away ⇄
Dodworth 55 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wentworth (Rotherham) 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wombwell 57 3.3 mi away ⇄
Thurgoland 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Barnsley 62 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Birdwell a nice place to live?

Birdwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Birdwell is 45/100, 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 Birdwell?

Birdwell has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 48/100. There were 492 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Birdwell?

Among the top-rated schools in Birdwell are Birdwell Primary School, Hoyland Common Primary School and Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Birdwell in total.

What are house prices like in Birdwell?

The current median house price in Birdwell is £180,000, around 37% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £147,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 36%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Birdwell

S70 61 ⇄

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