Town Pop. 1,604

Living in Silkstone: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Silkstone scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Silkstone most outperforms the national norm: 42/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the S75 postcode district.

The S75 district averages 57/100, putting Silkstone 5 points below its own postcode area. On transport specifically, Silkstone sits 23 points below the S75 district figure of 65/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92) and broadband (80). Wider context for the surrounding area: S75 postcode district.

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Silkstone scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 31 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Shoplifting 9 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 18 crimes
  2. 2 Manor Park 11 crimes
  3. 3 Orchard Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 6.114 · PM2.5 6.483 · PM10 10.928 µg/m³
74
Green Space 49
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
32
2 schools in area · 9 within 4km
2Good
  • Silkstone Common Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Silkstone 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
5
A&E departmentsPinderfields Hospital10.2 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital11 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E11.5 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodland Drive Medical Centre2.4 mi
GP capacity2,361 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
80
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 54 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate53.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.7%Unemployed1.4%Retired36.2%Student3.6%Other inactive5.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.2%Skilled & technical30.4%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.9%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership82%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
42
Silkstone Common 0.8 mi
Dodworth 1.4 mi
Penistone 2.8 mi
J37 M1 1.7 mi
J37 M1 2.4 mi
J38 M1 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 £267,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£321k £351k £382k £412k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Silkstone Common 54 0.9 mi away ⇄
Cawthorne 47 1.3 mi away ⇄
Dodworth 55 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hoylandswaine 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Barugh Green and Redbrook 65 2.3 mi away ⇄
Oxspring 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Thurgoland 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Penistone 61 3.1 mi away ⇄
Darton 60 3.3 mi away ⇄
Thurlstone 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Clayton West and Scissett 56 3.8 mi away ⇄
Upper Denby 55 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Silkstone a nice place to live?

Silkstone is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Silkstone is 52/100, 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 Silkstone?

Silkstone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 118 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Silkstone?

Among the top-rated schools in Silkstone are Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School and Silkstone Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Silkstone in total.

What are house prices like in Silkstone?

The current median house price in Silkstone is £267,500, around 6% below the England and Wales average.

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Postcode districts in Silkstone

S75 57 ⇄

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