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Living in Oxspring: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Oxspring comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Oxspring most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 8 scored places sharing the S36 postcode district, Oxspring ranks 3rd.

On broadband specifically, Oxspring sits 50 points above the S36 district figure of 49/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (19), lifestyle (23) and schools (27). For the surrounding area, see S36 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Oxspring scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 274% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 10 crimes
↓ 64% below national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Millstones 7 crimes
  2. 2 Holly Hall Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Roughbirchworth Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
74
Green Space 29
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
2 schools in area · 9 within 4km
2Good
  • Oxspring Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Springvale 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
19
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E10 mi
Rotherham General Hospital12.3 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E12.3 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryKingswell Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,716 patients per GP
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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
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed1.2%Retired30.6%Student3.3%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.6%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.2%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership81.9%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
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
34
Penistone 1.3 mi
Silkstone Common 2 mi
Dodworth 3.3 mi
J37 M1 4 mi
J37 M1 4 mi
J36 M1 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Oxspring 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

Penistone 61 1.5 mi away ⇄
Thurgoland 40 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hoylandswaine 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Silkstone Common 54 2.0 mi away ⇄
Stocksbridge 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Thurlstone 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Silkstone 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Deepcar 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Millhouse Green 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cawthorne 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Dodworth 55 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ingbirchworth 40 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Oxspring a nice place to live?

Oxspring is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Oxspring is 53/100, 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 Oxspring?

Oxspring is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 54 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Oxspring?

Among the top-rated schools in Oxspring are Oxspring Primary School and Springvale Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Oxspring in total.

Oxspring in context

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Postcode districts in Oxspring

S36 54 ⇄

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