Town Pop. 3,387

Living in Oughtibridge: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Oughtibridge scores 55/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 46/100 against a national town median of 21/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the S35 postcode district.

The S35 district averages 60/100, putting Oughtibridge 5 points below its own postcode area. Its transport score runs 26 points below the S35 district's 72/100. Safety (86) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see S35 postcode district.

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Oughtibridge scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
102.2 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 114 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 85 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Vehicle crime 25 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Shoplifting 24 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 76 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Langsett Road South 33 crimes
  2. 2 Bridge Hill 27 crimes
  3. 3 Poplar Road 17 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10 µg/m³
73
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area · 16 within 4km
1Outstanding1Ungraded
  • Oughtibridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Bradfield Secondary SchoolSecondary · 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
41
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E3.7 mi
Rotherham General Hospital7.6 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E7.7 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,552 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
71
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 67 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate61.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.2%Unemployed1.8%Retired26.3%Student3.6%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.9%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary18.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.1%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership81%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Sheffield · 2026-27
A £1,673
B £1,952
C £2,231
D £2,510
E £3,068
F £3,626
G £4,183
H £5,020
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
46
Chapeltown 3.5 mi
Sheffield 5 mi
Meadowhall Interchange 5.3 mi
J35 M1 4 mi
J35 M1 4.2 mi
J35A M1 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 3
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 £248,000 21
Terraced £235,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£180k £285k £393k £497k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Worrall 52 0.7 mi away ⇄
Wharncliffe Side 35 1.0 mi away ⇄
Ecclesfield and Grenoside 65 2.6 mi away ⇄
Chapeltown and High Green 61 3.2 mi away ⇄
Deepcar 58 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stocksbridge 52 4.1 mi away ⇄
Upper Tankersley 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Hesley 63 4.6 mi away ⇄
Thurgoland 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Sheffield 67 5.3 mi away ⇄
Birdwell 45 5.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Hoyland 47 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Oughtibridge a nice place to live?

Oughtibridge is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Oughtibridge is 55/100, 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 Oughtibridge?

Oughtibridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 346 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Oughtibridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Oughtibridge is Oughtibridge Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Oughtibridge in total.

What are house prices like in Oughtibridge?

The current median house price in Oughtibridge is £248,000, around 13% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £235,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Oughtibridge in context

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Postcode districts in Oughtibridge

S35 60 ⇄

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