Town Pop. 7,498

Living in Bolton upon Dearne: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bolton upon Dearne is 56/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Bolton upon Dearne most outperforms the national norm: 74/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 23/100 against a town median of 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 6 places in the S63 postcode district. It scores 6 points above the S63 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. Its transport score runs 9 points above the S63 district's 65/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S63 postcode district.

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Bolton upon Dearne scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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S63 0AF S63 3BR S63 5AA S63 6AA S63 7AA S63 8AA S63 9AA S63

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
46
115.8 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 325 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 132 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 79 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Burglary 74 crimes
↑ 183% above national average
Vehicle crime 70 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
other 188 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fairfield 37 crimes
  2. 2 Furlong Road 35 crimes
  3. 3 St Andrew'S Square 31 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 9.4 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
69
Green Space 33
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
57
5 schools in area · 30 within 4km
5Good
  • Astrea Academy DearneSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Carrfield Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Heather Garth Primary School AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Highgate Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Lacewood 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
61
A&E departmentsRotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E6.8 mi
Rotherham General Hospital6.9 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary8 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryHollygreen Practice0.8 mi
GP capacity2,177 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
78
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 179 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
23
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed2.9%Retired20.8%Student3.1%Other inactive16.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial23.5%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary39.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)17.7%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership64.6%
Among the most-deprived 24% 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
74
Bolton-upon-Dearne 0.3 mi
Goldthorpe 1 mi
Thurnscoe 1.9 mi
J37 A1(M) 4.9 mi
J37 A1(M) 5 mi
J38 A1(M) 5.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
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 £135,000 50
Semi-detached £142,200 23
Terraced £115,000 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£80k £137k £196k £253k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Goldthorpe 54 0.9 mi away ⇄
Wath upon Dearne 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
Thurnscoe 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Barnburgh and Harlington 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Mexborough 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Swinton (Rotherham) 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Brampton (Rotherham) 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Great Houghton (Barnsley) 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Darfield 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wombwell 57 3.4 mi away ⇄
Denaby Main 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
High Melton 38 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bolton upon Dearne a nice place to live?

Bolton upon Dearne is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bolton upon Dearne is 56/100, 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 Bolton upon Dearne?

Bolton upon Dearne has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 46/100. There were 868 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bolton upon Dearne?

Among the top-rated schools in Bolton upon Dearne are Astrea Academy Dearne, Carrfield Primary Academy and Heather Garth Primary School Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Bolton upon Dearne in total.

What are house prices like in Bolton upon Dearne?

The current median house price in Bolton upon Dearne is £135,000, around 53% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £142,200, terraced £115,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 50 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bolton upon Dearne in context

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Postcode districts in Bolton upon Dearne

S63 50 ⇄

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