Town Pop. 8,695

Living in Killamarsh: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Killamarsh scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 46/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 51/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the S21 postcode district. It scores 6 points above the S21 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. That puts Killamarsh in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S21 postcode district.

52
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Killamarsh scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
60.7 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 246 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 80 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Public order 45 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 39 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Burglary 36 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 82 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gannow Close 29 crimes
  2. 2 Sheepcote Road 28 crimes
  3. 3 The Bungalows 16 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 8.6 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
70
Green Space 58
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
38
4 schools in area · 23 within 4km
2Good2Ungraded
  • Immaculate Conception Catholic PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Giles CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Killamarsh Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Killamarsh Junior SchoolPrimary · 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
46
A&E departmentsRotherham General Hospital5.8 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E5.8 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital7.7 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,726 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)88.7%
available across North East Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 189 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed2.6%Retired26.1%Student2.7%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.7%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary34.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.8%Apprenticeship8.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership71.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax North East Derbyshire · 2026-27
A £1,645
B £1,919
C £2,193
D £2,467
E £3,015
F £3,563
G £4,112
H £4,934
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
Kiveton Bridge 2.4 mi
Kiveton Park 3.3 mi
Woodhouse 3.4 mi
J30 M1 2.4 mi
J31 M1 2.7 mi
J30 M1 2.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Adequate 4
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 £199,950 47
Detached £287,250 19
Semi-detached £180,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£139k £203k £270k £335k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Spinkhill 49 1.2 mi away ⇄
Renishaw 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Harthill (Rotherham) 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Kiveton Park 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Eckington (North East Derbyshire) 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Barlborough 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Swallownest and Aston 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
Highlane 59 3.1 mi away ⇄
Todwick 57 3.2 mi away ⇄
Marsh Lane 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ridgeway 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Woodthorpe 46 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Killamarsh a nice place to live?

Killamarsh is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Killamarsh is 52/100, 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 Killamarsh?

Killamarsh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 528 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Killamarsh?

Among the top-rated schools in Killamarsh are Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary and St Giles CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Killamarsh in total.

What are house prices like in Killamarsh?

The current median house price in Killamarsh is £199,950, around 30% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £287,250, semi-detached £180,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 47 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Killamarsh in context

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Postcode districts in Killamarsh

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