Town Pop. 22,481

Living in Chapeltown and High Green: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chapeltown and High Green scores 61/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 77/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 56/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the S35 postcode district, Chapeltown and High Green ranks 3rd. Notably, nothing falls below 43/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That sits 11 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: S35 postcode district.

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Chapeltown and High Green scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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S35 0AA S35 1AA S35 2AA S35 3AN S35 4AA S35 5BT S35 7AA S35 8AB S35 S95

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
85 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 547 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 365 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 306 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 138 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Vehicle crime 125 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 431 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 222 crimes
  2. 2 Market Place 104 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 79 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 8.8 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
70
Green Space 54
Parks Ample 17
Sports Pitches Ample 18
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
58
10 schools in area · 22 within 4km
9Good1Ungraded
  • Angram Bank Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Coit Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ecclesfield SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Greengate Lane AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Lound Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Lound Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Paces School for Conductive EducationSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Windmill Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • High Green Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
51
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E4.9 mi
Rotherham General Hospital5.3 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E5.3 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%
1 GP surgery in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,744 patients per GP
3dentists5pharmacies

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
80
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 412 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired30%Student3.2%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.5%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary30.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.9%Apprenticeship8.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership76.7%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Sheffield · 2026-27
A £1,673
B £1,952
C £2,231
D £2,510
E £3,068
F £3,626
G £4,183
H £5,020
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
77
Chapeltown 0.6 mi
Elsecar 3.1 mi
Meadowhall Interchange 4.3 mi
J35A M1 1.1 mi
J35 M1 1.4 mi
J35 M1 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Ample 16
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 14
Retail Shopping Ample 44
Takeaways Ample 16
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 £217,000 141
Detached £335,000 38
Semi-detached £225,000 63
Terraced £158,750 28
Flat / Maisonette £137,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£113k £191k £271k £348k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ecclesfield and Grenoside 65 1.7 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Hesley 63 2.0 mi away ⇄
Upper Tankersley 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wentworth (Rotherham) 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Hoyland 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hoyland 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
Birdwell 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Oughtibridge 55 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wharncliffe Side 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Jump 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Worrall 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Deepcar 58 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chapeltown and High Green a nice place to live?

Chapeltown and High Green is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Chapeltown and High Green is 61/100, 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 Chapeltown and High Green?

Chapeltown and High Green has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 1,912 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chapeltown and High Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Chapeltown and High Green are Angram Bank Primary School, Coit Primary School and Ecclesfield School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in Chapeltown and High Green in total.

What are house prices like in Chapeltown and High Green?

The current median house price in Chapeltown and High Green is £217,000, around 24% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £335,000, semi-detached £225,000, terraced £158,750, flat £137,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 30%. There were 141 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Chapeltown and High Green in context

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Postcode districts in Chapeltown and High Green

S35 60 ⇄
S95 59 ⇄

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