Town Pop. 8,084

Living in Ecclesfield and Grenoside: Liveability Score 65/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ecclesfield and Grenoside comes out at 65/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 81/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 59/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the S35 postcode district, Ecclesfield and Grenoside ranks 2nd. Notably, nothing falls below 43/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. It scores 5 points above the S35 postcode district as a whole, which averages 60/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S35 postcode district.

65
OUT OF 100
Good
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Ecclesfield and Grenoside scores 65 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
59
97.7 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 203 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 159 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Shoplifting 87 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Other theft 58 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 56 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 227 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 132 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 33 crimes
  3. 3 St Mary'S Close 27 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 9.4 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11 µg/m³
70
Green Space 60
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
63
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 13 in area · 36 within 4km
10Good3Ungraded
  • Beck Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Coit Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ecclesfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ecclesfield SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Grenoside Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hartley Brook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Mansel PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Monteney Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Woolley Wood SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good

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
74
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E3.5 mi
Rotherham General Hospital4.6 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E4.6 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%
3 GP surgeries in area 14 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,557 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
67
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 179 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed2.3%Retired30.7%Student3.1%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.6%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary27.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.1%Apprenticeship8.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership76.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
81
Chapeltown 1.5 mi
Meadowhall Interchange 3 mi
Elsecar 4.4 mi
J35 M1 1.4 mi
J35 M1 1.8 mi
J35A M1 2.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars Ample 12
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 21
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £232,550 68
Detached £320,000 20
Semi-detached £250,000 25
Terraced £158,000 13
Flat / Maisonette £130,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£148k £226k £306k £384k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Chapeltown and High Green 61 1.7 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Hesley 63 2.1 mi away ⇄
Oughtibridge 55 2.6 mi away ⇄
Worrall 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wharncliffe Side 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wentworth (Rotherham) 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Upper Tankersley 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hoyland 53 4.3 mi away ⇄
Greasbrough 57 4.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Hoyland 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Birdwell 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Sheffield 67 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ecclesfield and Grenoside a nice place to live?

Yes, Ecclesfield and Grenoside is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Ecclesfield and Grenoside is 65/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ecclesfield and Grenoside?

Ecclesfield and Grenoside has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 59/100. There were 790 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ecclesfield and Grenoside?

Among the top-rated schools in Ecclesfield and Grenoside are Beck Primary School, Coit Primary School and Ecclesfield Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 13 rated schools in Ecclesfield and Grenoside in total.

What are house prices like in Ecclesfield and Grenoside?

The current median house price in Ecclesfield and Grenoside is £232,550, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £320,000, semi-detached £250,000, terraced £158,000, flat £130,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 68 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ecclesfield and Grenoside in context

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Postcode districts in Ecclesfield and Grenoside

S35 60 ⇄
S5 66 ⇄

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