Town Pop. 5,769

Living in Dodworth: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dodworth scores 55/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Dodworth most outperforms the national norm: 62/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 35/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Dodworth places 4th of 8 in the S75 postcode district. On the national picture that lands Dodworth in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: S75 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
92.7 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 180 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 96 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 70 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Burglary 35 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Other theft 32 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
other 122 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 47 crimes
  2. 2 Saville Road 45 crimes
  3. 3 Tannery Court 33 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 8.4 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
70
Green Space 75
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
52
5 schools in area · 19 within 4km
2Outstanding2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Greenacre SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Trinity Academy St. EdwardsSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Horizon Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Keresforth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsPinderfields Hospital9.8 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E10.6 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E10.8 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodland Drive Medical Centre0.8 mi
GP capacity2,322 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
35
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
63.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
65.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 162 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate55.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired29.6%Student3.1%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.1%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary31.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.9%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership73.4%
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
Dodworth 0.3 mi
Silkstone Common 1.7 mi
Barnsley Interchange 2.1 mi
J37 M1 0.7 mi
J37 M1 0.7 mi
J36 M1 3.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 16
Takeaways Adequate 4
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 £185,250 40
Detached £350,000 14
Semi-detached £170,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£134k £200k £268k £334k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Silkstone Common 54 1.6 mi away ⇄
Barugh Green and Redbrook 65 1.6 mi away ⇄
Silkstone 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Worsbrough 58 2.5 mi away ⇄
Barnsley 62 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cawthorne 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Darton 60 3.0 mi away ⇄
Birdwell 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Thurgoland 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hoylandswaine 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Oxspring 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Hoyland 47 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dodworth a nice place to live?

Dodworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Dodworth is 55/100, 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 Dodworth?

Dodworth has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 535 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dodworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Dodworth are Greenacre School and Trinity Academy St. Edwards, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Dodworth in total.

What are house prices like in Dodworth?

The current median house price in Dodworth is £185,250, around 35% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £350,000, semi-detached £170,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 40 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Dodworth in context

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Postcode districts in Dodworth

S75 57 ⇄

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