Town Pop. 5,279

Living in Grimethorpe: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Grimethorpe comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 50/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 24/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the S72 postcode district. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: economic health (13) and lifestyle (27). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S72 postcode district.

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Grimethorpe scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
24
143.8 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 265 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 105 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 98 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Vehicle crime 61 crimes
↑ 142% above national average
Burglary 51 crimes
↑ 177% above national average
other 179 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Queensway 39 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 36 crimes
  3. 3 Stacey Crescent 32 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 10.9 · PM2.5 8.8 · PM10 15 µg/m³
62
Green Space 40
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
40
4 schools in area · 12 within 4km
4Good
  • Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ladywood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Milefield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Outwood Academy ShaftonSecondary · 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
44
A&E departmentsPontefract Hospital7.6 mi
Pinderfields Hospital8.6 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E10.7 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,753 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
59
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 124 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
13
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed3.2%Retired18%Student3.2%Other inactive21.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial19.3%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary48.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications34.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)16.7%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership52.2%
Among the most-deprived 9% 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
50
Moorthorpe 3.3 mi
Thurnscoe 3.6 mi
Fitzwilliam 3.9 mi
J37 M1 5.9 mi
J37 M1 6.2 mi
J38 A1(M) 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
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 £160,000 29
Semi-detached £155,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£86k £148k £211k £272k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Brierley 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
Cudworth and Shafton 50 1.4 mi away ⇄
Great Houghton (Barnsley) 34 2.0 mi away ⇄
South Hiendley 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
South Kirkby 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hemsworth 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Darfield 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Barnsley) 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Royston (Barnsley) 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Thurnscoe 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Havercroft and Ryhill 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley 41 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Grimethorpe a nice place to live?

Grimethorpe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Grimethorpe is 41/100, 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 Grimethorpe?

Crime levels in Grimethorpe are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 24/100. There were 759 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Grimethorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Grimethorpe are Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Ladywood Primary School and Milefield Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Grimethorpe in total.

What are house prices like in Grimethorpe?

The current median house price in Grimethorpe is £160,000, around 44% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £155,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 25%. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Grimethorpe in context

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Postcode districts in Grimethorpe

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