Town Pop. 2,244

Living in Great Houghton (Barnsley): Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Houghton (Barnsley) scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Great Houghton (Barnsley) most outperforms the national norm: 42/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 29/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 6 scored places in the S72 postcode district. It scores 11 points below the S72 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: S72 postcode district.

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Great Houghton (Barnsley) scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
29
163.5 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 113 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 49 crimes
↑ 221% above national average
Other theft 48 crimes
↑ 245% above national average
Vehicle crime 33 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
other 72 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 69 crimes
  2. 2 John Street 23 crimes
  3. 3 Byron Street 15 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.572 · PM2.5 7.049 · PM10 12.347 µg/m³
71
Green Space 24
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 16 within 4km
1Good
  • Sandhill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsPontefract Hospital9.2 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E9.2 mi
Rotherham General Hospital9.2 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryGarland House Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity2,529 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
44
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
60.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 69 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
22
Employment rate52.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.8%Unemployed3.1%Retired25.1%Student2.8%Other inactive16.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial25.1%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary39.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications28.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.7%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership64%
Among the most-deprived 17% 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
42
Thurnscoe 1.8 mi
Goldthorpe 2 mi
Bolton-upon-Dearne 2.9 mi
J38 A1(M) 5.7 mi
J37 A1(M) 5.8 mi
J38 A1(M) 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 £162,500 22
Terraced £127,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£103k £126k £150k £173k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Thurnscoe 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Darfield 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Grimethorpe 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Goldthorpe 54 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bolton upon Dearne 56 2.7 mi away ⇄
South Kirkby 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wombwell 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Brierley 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cudworth and Shafton 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Brampton (Rotherham) 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wath upon Dearne 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Barnburgh and Harlington 48 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Houghton (Barnsley) a nice place to live?

Great Houghton (Barnsley) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Houghton (Barnsley) is 34/100, 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 Great Houghton (Barnsley)?

Crime levels in Great Houghton (Barnsley) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 29/100. There were 367 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Houghton (Barnsley)?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Houghton (Barnsley) is Sandhill Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Great Houghton (Barnsley) in total.

What are house prices like in Great Houghton (Barnsley)?

The current median house price in Great Houghton (Barnsley) is £162,500, around 43% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £127,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 26%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Great Houghton (Barnsley) in context

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Postcode districts in Great Houghton (Barnsley)

S72 45 ⇄

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