Town Pop. 14,956

Living in Darton: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Darton is 60/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 62/100 against a national town median of 21/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the S75 postcode district.

That sits 10 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (91) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S75 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
66.3 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 389 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 159 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 106 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 78 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Burglary 57 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 203 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Oakwood Square 59 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 54 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 42 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
70
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
43
8 schools in area · 13 within 4km
7Good1Ungraded
  • Athersley North Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Athersley South Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Darton AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Darton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kexborough Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Laithes Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Mapplewell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Wellgate Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
52
A&E departmentsPinderfields Hospital6.6 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital8.8 mi
Pontefract Hospital10.2 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
2 GP surgeries in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,336 patients per GP
1dentist3pharmacies

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
91
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 386 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.4%Student3.2%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary30.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.9%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership74.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
62
Darton 0.5 mi
Barnsley Interchange 2.8 mi
Dodworth 3 mi
J38 M1 1.5 mi
J38 M1 2 mi
J37 M1 2.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 10
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Ample 12
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £210,000 85
Detached £335,250 26
Semi-detached £202,500 32
Terraced £142,500 26
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£111k £192k £276k £357k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Barugh Green and Redbrook 65 1.4 mi away ⇄
Woolley 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Notton (Wakefield) 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Barnsley) 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Barnsley 62 2.9 mi away ⇄
Royston (Barnsley) 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cawthorne 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Dodworth 55 3.0 mi away ⇄
West Bretton 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hall Green 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Silkstone 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Silkstone Common 54 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Darton a nice place to live?

Darton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Darton is 60/100, 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 Darton?

Darton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 992 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Darton?

Among the top-rated schools in Darton are Athersley North Primary School, Athersley South Primary School and Darton Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Darton in total.

What are house prices like in Darton?

The current median house price in Darton is £210,000, around 26% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £335,250, semi-detached £202,500, terraced £142,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%. There were 85 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Darton in context

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Postcode districts in Darton

S75 57 ⇄

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