Town Pop. 8,575

Living in Dinnington (Rotherham): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dinnington (Rotherham) comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Dinnington (Rotherham) most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 26/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the S25 postcode district. On the national picture that lands Dinnington (Rotherham) in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S25 postcode district.

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Dinnington (Rotherham) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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S25 1AA S25 2AA S25 3AB S25 4AA S25 5AA S25 9BA S25 S65

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
26
155.9 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 491 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 253 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 129 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Vehicle crime 93 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Public order 92 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
other 279 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 68 crimes
  2. 2 Leicester Road 68 crimes
  3. 3 Queen Street 44 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 9.2 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 12.9 µg/m³
68
Green Space 20
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
46
9 schools in area · 15 within 4km
4Good4Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Anston Greenlands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Anston Park Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Laughton Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Anston Park Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Dinnington Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Dinnington High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Laughton All Saints' CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Elements AcademySpecial · 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
19
A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital4.7 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E5 mi
Rotherham General Hospital5 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%
Nearest GP surgeryDinnington Group Practice1.1 mi
GP capacity1,053 patients per GP
2dentists4pharmacies

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)93.2%
available across Rotherham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 234 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
36
Employment rate53.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.3%Unemployed3%Retired25.6%Student3.6%Other inactive14.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.4%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary35%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.3%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership66.5%
Among the most-deprived 38% of areas in England
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
53
Kiveton Park 2.6 mi
Kiveton Bridge 3 mi
Shireoaks 3.7 mi
J32 M1 2.7 mi
J31 M1 2.9 mi
J31 M1 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 42
Takeaways Ample 14
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £187,000 76
Detached £290,000 25
Semi-detached £186,500 30
Terraced £115,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£80k £158k £238k £315k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

North Anston 52 0.9 mi away ⇄
Laughton en le Morthen 40 1.1 mi away ⇄
South Anston 57 1.7 mi away ⇄
Todwick 57 2.1 mi away ⇄
Thurcroft 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Woodsetts 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kiveton Park 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Salvin 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Maltby 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Shireoaks 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Langold 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Carlton in Lindrick 38 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dinnington (Rotherham) a nice place to live?

Dinnington (Rotherham) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dinnington (Rotherham) is 43/100, 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 Dinnington (Rotherham)?

Crime levels in Dinnington (Rotherham) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 26/100. There were 1,337 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dinnington (Rotherham)?

Among the top-rated schools in Dinnington (Rotherham) are Anston Greenlands Primary School, Anston Park Infant School and Laughton Junior and Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Dinnington (Rotherham) in total.

What are house prices like in Dinnington (Rotherham)?

The current median house price in Dinnington (Rotherham) is £187,000, around 34% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £290,000, semi-detached £186,500, terraced £115,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 30%. There were 76 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Dinnington (Rotherham) in context

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Postcode districts in Dinnington (Rotherham)

S25 47 ⇄
S65 55 ⇄

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