Town Pop. 7,115

Living in Goldthorpe: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Goldthorpe comes out at 54/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 67/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 22/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the S63 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Goldthorpe sits 16 points above the S63 district figure of 51/100. Broadband (99) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S63 postcode district.

54
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Goldthorpe scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
22
188.6 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 490 crimes
↑ 107% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 150 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 133 crimes
↑ 175% above national average
Burglary 126 crimes
↑ 406% above national average
Other theft 106 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
other 337 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Albert Road 37 crimes
  2. 2 Fairfield 37 crimes
  3. 3 Charles Street 29 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
69
Green Space 36
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
59
7 schools in area · 16 within 4km
7Good
  • Astrea Academy DearneSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Carrfield Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Goldthorpe Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Heather Garth Primary School AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Highgate Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Lacewood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
67
A&E departmentsDoncaster Royal Infirmary7.4 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E7.6 mi
Rotherham General Hospital7.6 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
3 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,207 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
99
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 183 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
12
Employment rate54.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.1%Unemployed3.6%Retired19%Student3.6%Other inactive19.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial21.8%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary43.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications30.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)17.7%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership54.4%
Among the most-deprived 11% 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
70
Goldthorpe 0.3 mi
Bolton-upon-Dearne 0.8 mi
Thurnscoe 1 mi
J37 A1(M) 4.3 mi
J37 A1(M) 4.4 mi
J38 A1(M) 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
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 £147,500 60
Detached £248,000 17
Semi-detached £155,000 23
Terraced £68,500 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£52k £116k £182k £247k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bolton upon Dearne 56 0.9 mi away ⇄
Thurnscoe 47 1.1 mi away ⇄
Barnburgh and Harlington 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Great Houghton (Barnsley) 34 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wath upon Dearne 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Mexborough 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Darfield 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Swinton (Rotherham) 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
Brampton (Rotherham) 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
High Melton 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Denaby Main 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wombwell 57 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Goldthorpe a nice place to live?

Goldthorpe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Goldthorpe is 54/100, 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 Goldthorpe?

Crime levels in Goldthorpe are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 22/100. There were 1,342 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Goldthorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Goldthorpe are Astrea Academy Dearne, Carrfield Primary Academy and Goldthorpe Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Goldthorpe in total.

What are house prices like in Goldthorpe?

The current median house price in Goldthorpe is £147,500, around 48% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £248,000, semi-detached £155,000, terraced £68,500. There were 60 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Goldthorpe in context

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Postcode districts in Goldthorpe

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