Town Pop. 6,657

Living in Kiveton Park: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kiveton Park scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Kiveton Park most outperforms the national norm: 93/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the S26 postcode district.

On the national picture that lands Kiveton Park in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see S26 postcode district.

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Kiveton Park scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
119.1 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 282 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 144 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Public order 66 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Vehicle crime 63 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 50 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
other 188 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dowcarr Lane 68 crimes
  2. 2 Chestnut Avenue 33 crimes
  3. 3 Wales Road 31 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 8.339 · PM2.5 7.193 · PM10 12.508 µg/m³
70
Green Space 38
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
37
5 schools in area · 14 within 4km
4Good1Requires Improvement
  • Kiveton Park Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Todwick Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wales High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wales Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Kiveton Park Meadows Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsRotherham General Hospital5 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E5 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital5.3 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,931 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)93.2%
available across Rotherham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 133 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.1%Student3.1%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary27.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.1%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership73.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
46
Kiveton Bridge 0.1 mi
Kiveton Park 1.3 mi
Woodhouse 4 mi
J31 M1 1.3 mi
J31 M1 1.9 mi
J32 M1 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Adequate 17
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £200,000 41
Semi-detached £190,000 21
Terraced £133,500 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£128k £215k £305k £393k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Todwick 57 1.0 mi away ⇄
Harthill (Rotherham) 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
South Anston 57 1.9 mi away ⇄
Killamarsh 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
North Anston 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Swallownest and Aston 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Salvin 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Dinnington (Rotherham) 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Spinkhill 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Thurcroft 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Laughton en le Morthen 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Barlborough 50 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kiveton Park a nice place to live?

Kiveton Park is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kiveton Park 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 Kiveton Park?

Kiveton Park is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 793 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kiveton Park?

Among the top-rated schools in Kiveton Park are Kiveton Park Infant School, Todwick Primary School and Wales High School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Kiveton Park in total.

What are house prices like in Kiveton Park?

The current median house price in Kiveton Park is £200,000, around 30% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £190,000, terraced £133,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 24%. There were 41 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kiveton Park in context

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Postcode districts in Kiveton Park

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