Town Pop. 15,875

Living in Mexborough: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mexborough scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 67/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 20/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Mexborough places 2nd of 4 in the S64 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (98). That puts Mexborough in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S64 postcode district.

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Mexborough scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
20
171.1 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 1,203 crimes
↑ 128% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 404 crimes
↑ 67% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 272 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Public order 165 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Burglary 108 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
other 564 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 179 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 110 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 68 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 10.3 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 12 µg/m³
68
Green Space 32
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
56
9 schools in area · 28 within 4km
8Good1Inadequate
  • Denaby Main Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Highwoods AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Montagu AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • New Pastures Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Swinton Queen Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Laurel AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Windhill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Milton SchoolSpecial · 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
61
A&E departmentsRotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E5.7 mi
Rotherham General Hospital5.7 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary6.3 mi
Hospital waitsDoncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
1 GP surgery in area 9 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity3,195 patients per GP
3dentists4pharmacies

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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)94.3%
available across Doncaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 321 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
20
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed3.8%Retired23.2%Student3.2%Other inactive18%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial24.5%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary41.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications29.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)18.4%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership52.7%
Among the most-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
66
Council tax Doncaster · 2026-27
A £1,445
B £1,686
C £1,927
D £2,168
E £2,650
F £3,132
G £3,613
H £4,336
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
67
Mexborough 0.5 mi
Swinton (South Yorkshire) 1.2 mi
Bolton-upon-Dearne 1.9 mi
J37 A1(M) 4.4 mi
J36 A1(M) 4.4 mi
J37 A1(M) 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 22
Takeaways Adequate 9
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 £149,025 76
Detached £247,500 16
Semi-detached £170,000 27
Terraced £94,000 32
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£73k £137k £204k £268k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Denaby Main 52 1.4 mi away ⇄
Swinton (Rotherham) 56 1.6 mi away ⇄
Barnburgh and Harlington 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bolton upon Dearne 56 2.1 mi away ⇄
High Melton 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Conisbrough 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Goldthorpe 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wath upon Dearne 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Rawmarsh 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Thurnscoe 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Thrybergh and Dalton 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Warmsworth 49 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mexborough a nice place to live?

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

Crime levels in Mexborough are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 20/100. There were 2,716 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mexborough?

Among the top-rated schools in Mexborough are Denaby Main Primary Academy, Highwoods Academy and Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Mexborough in total.

What are house prices like in Mexborough?

The current median house price in Mexborough is £149,025, around 48% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £247,500, semi-detached £170,000, terraced £94,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 24%. There were 76 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Mexborough in context

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Postcode districts in Mexborough

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