Town Pop. 6,420

Living in North Anston: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

North Anston comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where North Anston most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 57/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the S25 postcode district, North Anston ranks 2nd. The S25 district averages 47/100, putting North Anston 5 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 9 points above the S25 district's 90/100. For the surrounding area, see S25 postcode district.

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North Anston scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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S25 1AA S25 2AA S25 3AB S25 4AA S25 5AA S25 9BA S25 S26

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
57
112.3 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 203 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 175 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 59 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Vehicle crime 58 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Shoplifting 57 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
other 169 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sunnyside Close 71 crimes
  2. 2 Caperns Road 62 crimes
  3. 3 Plantation Court 27 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 8 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 12.9 µg/m³
70
Green Space 21
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
45
6 schools in area · 16 within 4km
4Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Anston Brook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Anston Greenlands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Anston Park Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Anston Park Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Anston Hillcrest Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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 departmentsBassetlaw Hospital4.7 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E5.3 mi
Rotherham General 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 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,239 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
98.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 118 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired29.2%Student3.4%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.6%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary31%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.8%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership74.2%
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
55
Kiveton Park 1.7 mi
Kiveton Bridge 2.3 mi
Shireoaks 3.1 mi
J31 M1 2.7 mi
J31 M1 2.7 mi
J32 M1 2.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 4
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 £185,000 34
Semi-detached £185,000 28
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£144k £227k £312k £395k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

South Anston 57 0.8 mi away ⇄
Dinnington (Rotherham) 43 0.9 mi away ⇄
Todwick 57 1.6 mi away ⇄
Laughton en le Morthen 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Woodsetts 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Kiveton Park 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Salvin 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Thurcroft 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Harthill (Rotherham) 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shireoaks 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Swallownest and Aston 55 3.9 mi away ⇄
Carlton in Lindrick 38 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Anston a nice place to live?

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

North Anston has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 57/100. There were 721 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in North Anston?

Among the top-rated schools in North Anston are Anston Brook Primary School, Anston Greenlands Primary School and Anston Park Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in North Anston in total.

What are house prices like in North Anston?

The current median house price in North Anston is £185,000, around 35% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £185,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 34 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

North Anston in context

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Postcode districts in North Anston

S25 47 ⇄
S26 53 ⇄

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