Town Pop. 1,680

Living in Harthill (Rotherham): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Harthill (Rotherham) is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 86/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 5 scored places in the S26 postcode district.

It scores 6 points below the S26 postcode district as a whole, which averages 53/100. Safety (89) sits at 80/100 or above. Schools (14), healthcare (17) and lifestyle (17) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S26 postcode district.

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Harthill (Rotherham) scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
88.7 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 58 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Manor Road 17 crimes
  2. 2 Mcloughlin Way 11 crimes
  3. 3 Mackinnon Avenue 9 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.7 µg/m³
70
Green Space 28
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Harthill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

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
17
A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital5.9 mi
Rotherham General Hospital6.9 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E6.9 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%
Nearest GP surgeryKiveton Park Medical Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity1,770 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)93.2%
available across Rotherham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 52 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired30.7%Student2.8%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.6%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary26.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.3%Apprenticeship8.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership76.8%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax Rotherham · 2026-27
A £1,588
B £1,853
C £2,117
D £2,382
E £2,911
F £3,441
G £3,970
H £4,764
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
35
Kiveton Park 1.4 mi
Kiveton Bridge 1.5 mi
Whitwell 3.7 mi
J30 M1 2.5 mi
J31 M1 2.7 mi
J30 M1 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £275,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£268k £308k £349k £388k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Kiveton Park 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Salvin 44 1.8 mi away ⇄
Killamarsh 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Todwick 57 2.3 mi away ⇄
South Anston 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Barlborough 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Spinkhill 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
North Anston 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Clowne 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Renishaw 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Whitwell (Bolsover) 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Swallownest and Aston 55 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Harthill (Rotherham) a nice place to live?

Harthill (Rotherham) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Harthill (Rotherham) is 47/100, 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 Harthill (Rotherham)?

Harthill (Rotherham) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 149 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Harthill (Rotherham)?

The current median house price in Harthill (Rotherham) is £275,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%.

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Postcode districts in Harthill (Rotherham)

S26 53 ⇄

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