Town Pop. 2,390

Living in Langold: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Langold is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Langold most outperforms the national norm: 91/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 29/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Langold places 5th of 7 in the S81 postcode district. The S81 district averages 45/100, putting Langold 11 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 30 points above the S81 district's 61/100. For the surrounding area, see S81 postcode district.

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Langold scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
29
126.4 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 76 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 61 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 48 crimes
↑ 196% above national average
Vehicle crime 38 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Other crime 19 crimes
↑ 295% above national average
other 60 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 42 crimes
  2. 2 Church Street 40 crimes
  3. 3 Goldthorpe Close 25 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
71
Green Space 36
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Langold Dyscarr Community SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital4 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E9 mi
Rotherham General Hospital9.1 mi
Hospital waitsDoncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Tickhill and Colliery Medical Practice3.7 mi
GP capacity1,465 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
Full fibre (FTTP)74.3%
available across Bassetlaw
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 79 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
23
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed2.7%Retired22.6%Student3.1%Other inactive14.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial20.1%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary47.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications30.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)15.6%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership67.2%
Among the most-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Bassetlaw · 2026-27
A £1,763
B £2,057
C £2,351
D £2,645
E £3,233
F £3,821
G £4,408
H £5,290
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
35
Shireoaks 4.2 mi
Worksop 4.7 mi
Kiveton Park 5.7 mi
J34 A1 2.3 mi
J34 A1(M) 2.6 mi
J1 M18 6.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 15
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £157,000 17
Semi-detached £155,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£123k £162k £202k £240k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Oldcotes 27 0.8 mi away ⇄
Carlton in Lindrick 38 1.4 mi away ⇄
Blyth (Bassetlaw) 34 2.5 mi away ⇄
Harworth 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Woodsetts 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Carlton Forest 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Harworth and Bircotes 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Tickhill 54 3.8 mi away ⇄
Dinnington (Rotherham) 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Laughton en le Morthen 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Shireoaks 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
North Anston 52 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Langold a nice place to live?

Langold has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Langold is 34/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Langold?

Crime levels in Langold are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 29/100. There were 302 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Langold?

Among the top-rated schools in Langold is Langold Dyscarr Community School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Langold in total.

What are house prices like in Langold?

The current median house price in Langold is £157,000, around 45% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £155,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%.

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Postcode districts in Langold

S81 45 ⇄

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