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Living in Laughton en le Morthen: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Laughton en le Morthen comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 24/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the S25 postcode district, Laughton en le Morthen scores lowest. The S25 district averages 47/100, putting Laughton en le Morthen 7 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Laughton en le Morthen sits 9 points above the S25 district figure of 90/100. For the surrounding area, see S25 postcode district.

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Laughton en le Morthen scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
24
1,342.1 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 52 crimes
↑ 927% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 45 crimes
↑ 1848% above national average
Burglary 27 crimes
↑ 4974% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 1932% above national average
Vehicle crime 18 crimes
↑ 2367% above national average
other 41 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Plantation Court 27 crimes
  2. 2 Kingfisher Way 17 crimes
  3. 3 Park Lane 16 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 8.072 · PM2.5 7.287 · PM10 12.835 µg/m³
69
Green Space 20
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
38
2 schools in area · 13 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Laughton Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Laughton All Saints' CofE Primary 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
17
A&E departmentsRotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E5.2 mi
Rotherham General Hospital5.2 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital6.2 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Village Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,537 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)93.2%
available across Rotherham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
17
Employment rate48.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.6%Unemployed3.6%Retired25.7%Student2.9%Other inactive19.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial24.4%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary41.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications29.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)18.7%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership52.7%
Among the most-deprived 16% of areas in England
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
51
Kiveton Park 3.5 mi
Kiveton Bridge 3.7 mi
Shireoaks 4.7 mi
J32 M1 2.5 mi
J1 M18 2.7 mi
J31 M1 3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £250,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£218k £239k £262k £284k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Dinnington (Rotherham) 43 1.1 mi away ⇄
Thurcroft 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
North Anston 52 1.9 mi away ⇄
South Anston 57 2.7 mi away ⇄
Maltby 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Todwick 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hellaby 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Woodsetts 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wickersley and Bramley 60 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kiveton Park 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Langold 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Braithwell 41 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Laughton en le Morthen a nice place to live?

Laughton en le Morthen has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Laughton en le Morthen is 40/100, 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 Laughton en le Morthen?

Crime levels in Laughton en le Morthen are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 24/100. There were 204 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Laughton en le Morthen?

Among the top-rated schools in Laughton en le Morthen is Laughton Junior and Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Laughton en le Morthen in total.

What are house prices like in Laughton en le Morthen?

The current median house price in Laughton en le Morthen is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%.

Laughton en le Morthen in context

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Postcode districts in Laughton en le Morthen

S25 47 ⇄

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