Town Pop. 705

Living in Hoylandswaine: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hoylandswaine is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 63/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the S36 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Hoylandswaine sits 42 points above the S36 district figure of 49/100. Economic health (93) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see S36 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Hoylandswaine scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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S36 0BJ S36 1AA S36 2AA S36 3SS S36 4AA S36 6AA S36 7AA S36 8AA S36

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
185.8 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 48 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↑ 143% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 249% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 167% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Well House Lane 30 crimes
  2. 2 Old Anna Lane 20 crimes
  3. 3 Carr Head Lane 20 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.792 · PM2.5 6.449 · PM10 10.987 µg/m³
74
Green Space 27
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Inadequate
  • Hoylandswaine Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Inadequate

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

Healthcare
40
A&E departmentsDewsbury & District Hospital11 mi
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary11.3 mi
Pinderfields Hospital11.3 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryKingswell Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,191 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
91
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed0.9%Retired31.3%Student4%Other inactive4.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.7%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary14.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.1%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership88.5%
Among the least-deprived 10% 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
38
Penistone 1.2 mi
Silkstone Common 1.9 mi
Dodworth 3.1 mi
J37 M1 3.6 mi
J37 M1 4.1 mi
J38 M1 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Hoylandswaine 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

Penistone 61 1.4 mi away ⇄
Oxspring 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Silkstone 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Cawthorne 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Silkstone Common 54 2.0 mi away ⇄
Thurlstone 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Upper Denby 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ingbirchworth 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Millhouse Green 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Thurgoland 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Denby Dale 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Dodworth 55 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hoylandswaine a nice place to live?

Hoylandswaine is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hoylandswaine is 53/100, 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 Hoylandswaine?

Hoylandswaine has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 131 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Hoylandswaine

S36 54 ⇄

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