Town Pop. 424

Living in Braithwell: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Braithwell is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 91/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 56/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the S66 postcode district, Braithwell ranks 6th. It scores 8 points below the S66 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. On broadband specifically, Braithwell sits 12 points above the S66 district figure of 79/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: S66 postcode district.

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Braithwell scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
306.6 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 34 crimes
↑ 141% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 288% above national average
Vehicle crime 18 crimes
↑ 785% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 977% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 395% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Scotch Spring Lane 17 crimes
  2. 2 Ashton Lane 16 crimes
  3. 3 Holywell Crescent 10 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 8.195 · PM2.5 7.267 · PM10 13.144 µg/m³
69
Green Space 20
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsRotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E5.9 mi
Rotherham General Hospital6 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary6.7 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 surgeryBraithwell Road Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,971 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)94.3%
available across Doncaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired31.1%Student4.1%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.3%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.6%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership82.5%
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
28
Conisbrough 3.4 mi
Mexborough 4.8 mi
Swinton (South Yorkshire) 5.1 mi
J1 M18 2.3 mi
J2 M18 2.8 mi
J1 M18 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Braithwell 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.

Nearby places

Stainton (Doncaster) 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
Maltby 53 1.4 mi away ⇄
Hellaby 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Conisbrough 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wadworth 28 2.8 mi away ⇄
Warmsworth 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wickersley and Bramley 60 3.4 mi away ⇄
Denaby Main 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Tickhill 54 3.9 mi away ⇄
Thrybergh and Dalton 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Laughton en le Morthen 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Thurcroft 41 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Braithwell a nice place to live?

Braithwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Braithwell is 41/100, 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 Braithwell?

Braithwell has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 130 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Braithwell in context

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Postcode districts in Braithwell

S66 49 ⇄

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