Town Pop. 10,635

Living in Royston (Barnsley): Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Royston (Barnsley) scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Royston (Barnsley) most outperforms the national norm: 59/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 41/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the S71 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 14 points below the S71 district's 73/100. On the national picture that lands Royston (Barnsley) in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: S71 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
41
105.9 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 436 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 218 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 110 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Public order 99 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Other theft 55 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
other 208 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 52 crimes
  2. 2 B6428 42 crimes
  3. 3 Winmarith Court 38 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 7.8 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
52
6 schools in area · 21 within 4km
5Good1Ungraded
  • Carlton Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Outwood Academy CarltonSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Parkside Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Royston St John Baptist CE PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Summerfields Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lift MeadsteadPrimary · 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
59
A&E departmentsPinderfields Hospital6.2 mi
Pontefract Hospital7.6 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital10.1 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
2 GP surgeries in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,311 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
77
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 261 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
33
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed2.7%Retired25%Student3.6%Other inactive13.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.3%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary36.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.4%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership66.9%
Among the most-deprived 35% 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
55
Barnsley Interchange 3.3 mi
Darton 3.3 mi
Fitzwilliam 3.9 mi
J38 M1 3.9 mi
J38 M1 4.1 mi
J37 M1 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £188,000 68
Detached £290,000 23
Semi-detached £186,000 25
Terraced £115,000 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£105k £172k £241k £307k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Carlton (Barnsley) 50 1.2 mi away ⇄
Notton (Wakefield) 47 1.3 mi away ⇄
Cudworth and Shafton 50 2.1 mi away ⇄
South Hiendley 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Havercroft and Ryhill 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Woolley 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Darton 60 2.9 mi away ⇄
Barnsley 62 2.9 mi away ⇄
Brierley 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Grimethorpe 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Walton (Wakefield) 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Barugh Green and Redbrook 65 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Royston (Barnsley) a nice place to live?

Royston (Barnsley) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Royston (Barnsley) is 54/100, 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 Royston (Barnsley)?

Royston (Barnsley) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 41/100. There were 1,126 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Royston (Barnsley)?

Among the top-rated schools in Royston (Barnsley) are Carlton Primary Academy, Outwood Academy Carlton and Parkside Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Royston (Barnsley) in total.

What are house prices like in Royston (Barnsley)?

The current median house price in Royston (Barnsley) is £188,000, around 34% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £290,000, semi-detached £186,000, terraced £115,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 68 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Royston (Barnsley) in context

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Postcode districts in Royston (Barnsley)

S71 58 ⇄

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