Town Pop. 12,353

Living in Cudworth and Shafton: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cudworth and Shafton is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Cudworth and Shafton most outperforms the national norm: 58/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 46/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the S71 postcode district. The S71 district averages 58/100, putting Cudworth and Shafton 8 points below its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Cudworth and Shafton sits 15 points below the S71 district figure of 73/100. For the surrounding area, see S71 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
46
120.7 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 614 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 248 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 138 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Public order 106 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Vehicle crime 97 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
other 288 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pleasant View 76 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 55 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Street 53 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 8.4 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
70
Green Space 53
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
39
7 schools in area · 19 within 4km
4Good3Ungraded
  • Carlton Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Churchfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Outwood Academy CarltonSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Outwood Academy ShaftonSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Birkwood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Cherry Dale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • 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
58
A&E departmentsPinderfields Hospital7.1 mi
Pontefract Hospital7.5 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E10.5 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%
2 GP surgeries in area 10 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,662 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

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
55
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 300 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
32
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed2.9%Retired22%Student3.2%Other inactive14.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial25.4%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary40.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.1%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership66.7%
Among the most-deprived 28% 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
52
Barnsley Interchange 3.2 mi
Fitzwilliam 3.9 mi
Wombwell 4.4 mi
J37 M1 4.9 mi
J37 M1 4.9 mi
J38 M1 5.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 3
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 £170,000 68
Detached £257,500 20
Semi-detached £165,000 30
Terraced £145,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£102k £167k £234k £299k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Grimethorpe 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Barnsley) 50 1.5 mi away ⇄
Brierley 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
South Hiendley 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Royston (Barnsley) 54 2.1 mi away ⇄
Barnsley 62 2.7 mi away ⇄
Havercroft and Ryhill 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Great Houghton (Barnsley) 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hemsworth 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Notton (Wakefield) 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Darfield 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley 41 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cudworth and Shafton a nice place to live?

Cudworth and Shafton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cudworth and Shafton is 50/100, 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 Cudworth and Shafton?

Cudworth and Shafton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 46/100. There were 1,491 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cudworth and Shafton?

Among the top-rated schools in Cudworth and Shafton are Carlton Primary Academy, Churchfield Primary School and Outwood Academy Carlton, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Cudworth and Shafton in total.

What are house prices like in Cudworth and Shafton?

The current median house price in Cudworth and Shafton is £170,000, around 40% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £257,500, semi-detached £165,000, terraced £145,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 68 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cudworth and Shafton in context

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Postcode districts in Cudworth and Shafton

S71 58 ⇄
S72 45 ⇄

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