Town Pop. 1,587

Living in Hemingfield: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hemingfield is 58/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 66/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 37/100 against a town median of 67/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the S73 postcode district. The S73 district averages 52/100, putting Hemingfield 6 points above its own postcode area. That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S73 postcode district.

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Hemingfield scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
135.5 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 87 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Vehicle crime 22 crimes
↑ 190% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wentworth Road 24 crimes
  2. 2 Allott Crescent 12 crimes
  3. 3 Woolscroft View 11 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 8.8 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
70
Green Space 60
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
56
4 schools in area · 21 within 4km
4Good
  • Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Greenfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Jump Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Ellis Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
47
A&E departmentsRotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E6.8 mi
Rotherham General Hospital6.8 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E9.1 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryWombwell Medical Centre Practice1 mi
GP capacity1,574 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
57
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
37
Employment rate61.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired21.2%Student2.8%Other inactive12.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.5%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary34.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.4%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership67.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
66
Wombwell 0.7 mi
Elsecar 1 mi
Chapeltown 3.9 mi
J36 M1 2.8 mi
J36 M1 3 mi
J35A M1 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 £205,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£139k £185k £233k £280k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Jump 56 0.8 mi away ⇄
Wombwell 57 1.0 mi away ⇄
Brampton (Rotherham) 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Hoyland 53 1.4 mi away ⇄
Wentworth (Rotherham) 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Upper Hoyland 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Darfield 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wath upon Dearne 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Birdwell 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Worsbrough 58 2.8 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Hesley 63 3.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Tankersley 47 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hemingfield a nice place to live?

Hemingfield is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hemingfield is 58/100, 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 Hemingfield?

Hemingfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 215 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hemingfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Hemingfield are Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy, Greenfield Primary School and Jump Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Hemingfield in total.

What are house prices like in Hemingfield?

The current median house price in Hemingfield is £205,000, around 28% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 37%.

Hemingfield in context

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Postcode districts in Hemingfield

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