Town Pop. 2,429

Living in Brierley: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brierley scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Brierley most outperforms the national norm: 51/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 26/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the S72 postcode district, Brierley ranks 4th. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: S72 postcode district.

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Brierley scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
48
142 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 135 crimes
↑ 67% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 43 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 42 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Vehicle crime 42 crimes
↑ 260% above national average
Burglary 24 crimes
↑ 183% above national average
other 59 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brierley Road 26 crimes
  2. 2 Common Road 21 crimes
  3. 3 Manor Grove 20 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 7.589 · PM2.5 7.072 · PM10 12.763 µg/m³
70
Green Space 36
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
38
2 schools in area · 18 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Lift ShaftonPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 departmentsPontefract Hospital7 mi
Pinderfields Hospital7.7 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary11.5 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryBHF Highgate Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity2,983 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
35
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
54.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
59.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 69 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
26
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired21.2%Student3.1%Other inactive16.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.1%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary39.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.4%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership61.2%
Among the most-deprived 22% 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
51
Fitzwilliam 2.6 mi
Moorthorpe 3.1 mi
South Elmsall 3.9 mi
J37 M1 6.5 mi
J37 M1 6.5 mi
J38 M1 6.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £235,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£161k £207k £254k £300k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

South Hiendley 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Grimethorpe 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Cudworth and Shafton 50 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hemsworth 46 1.7 mi away ⇄
Havercroft and Ryhill 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
South Kirkby 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Royston (Barnsley) 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Barnsley) 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Great Houghton (Barnsley) 34 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ackworth Moor Top 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
South Elmsall 53 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brierley a nice place to live?

Brierley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brierley is 42/100, 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 Brierley?

Brierley has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 48/100. There were 345 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brierley?

Among the top-rated schools in Brierley is Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Brierley in total.

What are house prices like in Brierley?

The current median house price in Brierley is £235,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 40%.

Brierley in context

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Postcode districts in Brierley

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