Town Pop. 12,545

Living in Scawthorpe and Cusworth: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Scawthorpe and Cusworth is 59/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 70/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 37/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Scawthorpe and Cusworth places 2nd of 9 in the DN5 postcode district. It scores 6 points above the DN5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 53/100. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DN5 postcode district.

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Scawthorpe and Cusworth scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
37
125.8 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 497 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 306 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Shoplifting 179 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 132 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Vehicle crime 90 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
other 374 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Windsor Walk 123 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 98 crimes
  3. 3 Vulcan Crescent 47 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 9.2 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 13.2 µg/m³
68
Green Space 36
Parks Ample 24
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
54
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 31 within 4km
7Good5Ungraded
  • Don Valley AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Highfields Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Ridgewood SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Rosedale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Scawsby Saltersgate Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bentley High Street Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Kirkby Avenue Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Scawsby Junior AcademyPrimary · 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
70
A&E departmentsDoncaster Royal Infirmary2 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E10.5 mi
Pontefract Hospital10.6 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%
2 GP surgeries in area 11 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,337 patients per GP
0dentists3pharmacies

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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)94.3%
available across Doncaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 288 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed2.8%Retired24.9%Student3.2%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.4%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary35.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.5%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership71.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
66
Council tax Doncaster · 2026-27
A £1,445
B £1,686
C £1,927
D £2,168
E £2,650
F £3,132
G £3,613
H £4,336
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
71
Bentley (South Yorkshire) 0.9 mi
Doncaster 1.9 mi
Adwick 2.1 mi
J37 A1(M) 1.3 mi
J37 A1(M) 1.5 mi
J36 A1(M) 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping None
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 £192,000 95
Detached £300,000 23
Semi-detached £175,000 57
Terraced £157,500 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£129k £192k £258k £321k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bentley (Doncaster) 56 1.0 mi away ⇄
Sprotbrough 64 1.6 mi away ⇄
Toll Bar 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Arksey 54 2.1 mi away ⇄
Adwick le Street 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Doncaster 58 3.1 mi away ⇄
High Melton 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Warmsworth 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Barnburgh and Harlington 48 4.4 mi away ⇄
Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe 54 4.4 mi away ⇄
Barnby Dun 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Conisbrough 53 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Scawthorpe and Cusworth a nice place to live?

Scawthorpe and Cusworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Scawthorpe and Cusworth is 59/100, 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 Scawthorpe and Cusworth?

Scawthorpe and Cusworth has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 37/100. There were 1,578 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Scawthorpe and Cusworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Scawthorpe and Cusworth are Don Valley Academy, Highfields Primary Academy and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Scawthorpe and Cusworth in total.

What are house prices like in Scawthorpe and Cusworth?

The current median house price in Scawthorpe and Cusworth is £192,000, around 33% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £300,000, semi-detached £175,000, terraced £157,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 95 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Scawthorpe and Cusworth in context

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Postcode districts in Scawthorpe and Cusworth

DN5 53 ⇄

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