Town Pop. 73,007

Living in Rotherham: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rotherham comes out at 57/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 80/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 15/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the S60 postcode district. Broadband (86) sits at 80/100 or above. That puts Rotherham in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: S60 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

197.3 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 4,873 crimes

↑ 100% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 2,101 crimes

↑ 89% above national average

Shoplifting 1,891 crimes

↑ 232% above national average

Public order 1,185 crimes

↑ 149% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 971 crimes

↑ 96% above national average

other 3,384 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Shopping Area 821 crimes
2 Supermarket 515 crimes
3 Parking Area 360 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 13 · PM2.5 7.8 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³

Green Space 45

Parks Ample 33

Sports Pitches Ample 30

Allotments Ample 8

Golf Courses Ample 7

Tennis Courts Adequate 5

Bowling Greens Ample 14

Playgrounds Ample 19

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 54 in area

4Outstanding37Good3Requires Improvement1Inadequate9Ungraded

Arnold Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2025
Outstanding
Coleridge PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
Rawmarsh Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
Outstanding
Abbey SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
Good
Beck Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Blackburn Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Brinsworth AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
Good
Brinsworth Howarth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Brinsworth Manor Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&Ein area

Rotherham General Hospitalin area

Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E4.2 mi

Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi

Routine referral (median)10 wks

Treated within 18 weeks69.3%

A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%

8 GP surgeries in area 16 within 4km best 'Outstanding'

GP capacity1,787 patients per GP

15dentists19pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)93.2%

available across Rotherham

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

98.3%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

98.3%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.7%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,547 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate50.7%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed50.7%Unemployed4%Retired20.1%Student5.2%Other inactive20%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial25.8%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary40.9%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications28.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.9%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%

Home ownership53.5%

Among the most-deprived 24% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Rotherham Central 0.2 mi

Meadowhall Interchange 2.5 mi

Darnall 3.9 mi

J34 M1 2.2 mi

J33 M1 2.2 mi

J33 M1 2.3 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 43

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 35

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 53

Retail Shopping Ample 192

Takeaways Ample 51

Fitness Ample 11

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£165,000	281
Detached	£310,625	40
Semi-detached	£177,000	156
Terraced	£111,000	65
Flat / Maisonette	£101,000	20

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Rotherham a nice place to live?

Rotherham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rotherham is 57/100, 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 Rotherham?

Crime levels in Rotherham are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 15/100. There were 14,405 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rotherham?

Among the top-rated schools in Rotherham are Arnold Nursery School, Coleridge Primary and Rawmarsh Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 54 rated schools in Rotherham in total.

What are house prices like in Rotherham?

The current median house price in Rotherham is £165,000, around 42% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £310,625, semi-detached £177,000, terraced £111,000, flat £101,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%. There were 281 sales recorded in the past 12 months.