Town Pop. 751

Living in Highlane: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Highlane scores 59/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 95/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Highlane places 2nd of 3 in the S12 postcode district.

That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (81) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S12 postcode district.

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Highlane scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
229 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 63 crimes
↑ 152% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 50 crimes
↑ 338% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 509% above national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 260% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Road 16 crimes
  2. 2 Ridgeway Moor 11 crimes
  3. 3 White Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 8.634 · PM2.5 7.142 · PM10 11.675 µg/m³
70
Green Space 54
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
42
3 schools in area · 35 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Birley Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Ridgeway Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Birley AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    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
50
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E4.9 mi
Rotherham General Hospital5.6 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E5.7 mi
Hospital waitsSheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryDr C T Heatley and Partners0.5 mi
GP capacity1,439 patients per GP
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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
95
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed1.1%Retired29.6%Student4.1%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.7%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary20.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.3%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership81.9%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Sheffield · 2026-27
A £1,673
B £1,952
C £2,231
D £2,510
E £3,068
F £3,626
G £4,183
H £5,020
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
46
Woodhouse 2.5 mi
Darnall 3.7 mi
Dronfield 4 mi
J31 M1 4.6 mi
J33 M1 4.6 mi
J33 M1 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Highlane in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Ridgeway 41 0.7 mi away ⇄
Eckington (North East Derbyshire) 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Marsh Lane 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Killamarsh 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Spinkhill 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Renishaw 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Swallownest and Aston 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Waverley and Catcliffe 54 3.8 mi away ⇄
Treeton 58 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sheffield 67 4.0 mi away ⇄
Unstone Green 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Barrow Hill 31 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Highlane a nice place to live?

Highlane is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Highlane is 59/100, 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 Highlane?

Highlane is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 172 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Highlane?

Among the top-rated schools in Highlane are Birley Primary Academy and Ridgeway Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Highlane in total.

Highlane in context

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Postcode districts in Highlane

S12 63 ⇄
S20 59 ⇄

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