Town Pop. 8,759

Living in Brinsworth: Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Brinsworth is 63/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 76/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 56/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the S60 postcode district, Brinsworth ranks 2nd. Notably, nothing falls below 40/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. The S60 district averages 58/100, putting Brinsworth 5 points above its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: S60 postcode district.

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Brinsworth scores 63 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
107.4 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 287 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 222 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 85 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Public order 78 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Vehicle crime 67 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
other 202 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 43 crimes
  2. 2 Pike Road 40 crimes
  3. 3 Field View 30 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 13.6 · PM2.5 8 · PM10 14.1 µg/m³
63
Green Space 54
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Ample 17
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
61
7 schools in area · 40 within 4km
6Good1Inadequate
  • Brinsworth AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Brinsworth Howarth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Brinsworth Manor Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Brinsworth Whitehill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Canklow Woods Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Catcliffe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Brinsworth Manor Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Inadequate

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

Healthcare
60
A&E departmentsRotherham General Hospital0.9 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E1 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E4.7 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%
1 GP surgery in area 14 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,822 patients per GP
3dentists1pharmacy

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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)93.2%
available across Rotherham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 136 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
40
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed2.9%Retired24.7%Student4%Other inactive12.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.5%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary37.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.9%Apprenticeship8.3%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership71.4%
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
76
Rotherham Central 2 mi
Meadowhall Interchange 2.1 mi
Darnall 2.2 mi
J33 M1 0.7 mi
J34 M1 1.1 mi
J33 M1 1.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
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 £184,000 56
Semi-detached £186,000 40
Terraced £126,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£113k £155k £199k £241k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Waverley and Catcliffe 54 1.1 mi away ⇄
Treeton 58 1.5 mi away ⇄
Rotherham 57 1.9 mi away ⇄
Whiston 59 2.0 mi away ⇄
Greasbrough 57 3.4 mi away ⇄
Swallownest and Aston 55 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sheffield 67 4.1 mi away ⇄
Thrybergh and Dalton 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wickersley and Bramley 60 4.1 mi away ⇄
Rawmarsh 54 4.2 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Hesley 63 4.6 mi away ⇄
Thurcroft 41 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brinsworth a nice place to live?

Brinsworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Brinsworth is 63/100, 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 Brinsworth?

Brinsworth has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 941 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brinsworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Brinsworth are Brinsworth Academy, Brinsworth Howarth Primary School and Brinsworth Manor Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Brinsworth in total.

What are house prices like in Brinsworth?

The current median house price in Brinsworth is £184,000, around 35% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £186,000, terraced £126,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 56 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Brinsworth in context

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Postcode districts in Brinsworth

S60 58 ⇄

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