Town Pop. 881

Living in Millhouse Green: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Millhouse Green scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Millhouse Green most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 61/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the S36 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Millhouse Green sits 49 points above the S36 district figure of 49/100. That puts Millhouse Green in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see S36 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Millhouse Green scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
61
429.1 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 129 crimes
↑ 340% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 76 crimes
↑ 468% above national average
Shoplifting 46 crimes
↑ 569% above national average
Public order 30 crimes
↑ 425% above national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↑ 358% above national average
other 72 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stottercliffe Road 67 crimes
  2. 2 Market Street 25 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 21 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 4.946 · PM2.5 6.16 · PM10 9.595 µg/m³
76
Green Space 37
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good
  • Millhouse Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Thurlstone Primary 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
32
A&E departmentsHuddersfield Royal Infirmary10.6 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital12.1 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E12.2 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryPenistone Group PMS Practice1.6 mi
GP capacity1,191 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
98
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate60.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired26.8%Student3%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.5%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.5%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership77.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
60
Council tax Barnsley · 2026-27
A £1,551
B £1,809
C £2,068
D £2,326
E £2,843
F £3,360
G £3,877
H £4,652
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
36
Penistone 1.9 mi
Denby Dale 3.3 mi
Silkstone Common 4.4 mi
J37 M1 6.3 mi
J37 M1 6.7 mi
J38 M1 7.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Millhouse Green in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Thurlstone 53 0.7 mi away ⇄
Penistone 61 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ingbirchworth 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Denby 55 2.6 mi away ⇄
Crow Edge 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hoylandswaine 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
Oxspring 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Denby Dale 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Upper Cumberworth 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stocksbridge 52 4.2 mi away ⇄
Shepley 64 4.4 mi away ⇄
Thurgoland 40 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Millhouse Green a nice place to live?

Millhouse Green is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Millhouse Green is 50/100, 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 Millhouse Green?

Millhouse Green has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 61/100. There were 378 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Millhouse Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Millhouse Green are Millhouse Primary School and Thurlstone Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Millhouse Green in total.

Millhouse Green in context

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Postcode districts in Millhouse Green

S36 54 ⇄

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