Town Pop. 4,080

Living in Brampton (Rotherham): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brampton (Rotherham) comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Brampton (Rotherham) most outperforms the national norm: 58/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 36/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 6 places sharing the S63 postcode district, Brampton (Rotherham) scores lowest. It scores 5 points below the S63 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. That puts Brampton (Rotherham) in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: S63 postcode district.

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Brampton (Rotherham) scores 45 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 S73

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
36
190.4 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 194 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 167 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Shoplifting 103 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
Vehicle crime 72 crimes
↑ 267% above national average
Public order 53 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
other 188 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 144 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 80 crimes
  3. 3 Brampton Road 38 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 9.1 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
69
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
51
4 schools in area · 21 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Brampton Cortonwood Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Brampton Ellis CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Wombwell Park Street Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Highfield Farm Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsRotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E6.1 mi
Rotherham General Hospital6.2 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E9.3 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%
Nearest GP surgeryChapelfield Medical Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity1,798 patients per GP
0dentists3pharmacies

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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)93.2%
available across Rotherham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 91 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired22.8%Student3.5%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.4%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary31.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.3%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership67.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax Rotherham · 2026-27
A £1,588
B £1,853
C £2,117
D £2,382
E £2,911
F £3,441
G £3,970
H £4,764
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
58
Wombwell 1.6 mi
Elsecar 2 mi
Bolton-upon-Dearne 2.9 mi
J36 M1 3.9 mi
J35A M1 4 mi
J36 M1 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 20
Takeaways Some 1
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 29
Semi-detached £175,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£134k £196k £261k £323k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Hemingfield 58 1.2 mi away ⇄
Wombwell 57 1.3 mi away ⇄
Wath upon Dearne 49 1.4 mi away ⇄
Darfield 52 1.9 mi away ⇄
Jump 56 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wentworth (Rotherham) 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hoyland 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bolton upon Dearne 56 2.6 mi away ⇄
Swinton (Rotherham) 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
Goldthorpe 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Hoyland 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Great Houghton (Barnsley) 34 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brampton (Rotherham) a nice place to live?

Brampton (Rotherham) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brampton (Rotherham) 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 Brampton (Rotherham)?

Brampton (Rotherham) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 36/100. There were 777 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brampton (Rotherham)?

Among the top-rated schools in Brampton (Rotherham) are Brampton Cortonwood Infant School, Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School and Wombwell Park Street Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Brampton (Rotherham) in total.

What are house prices like in Brampton (Rotherham)?

The current median house price in Brampton (Rotherham) is £180,000, around 37% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £175,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Brampton (Rotherham) in context

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Postcode districts in Brampton (Rotherham)

S63 50 ⇄
S73 52 ⇄

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