Town Pop. 1,075

Living in Silkstone Common: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Silkstone Common scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Silkstone Common places 5th of 8 in the S75 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Silkstone Common sits 23 points above the S75 district figure of 69/100. Safety (91) and economic health (87) also clear 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (5) and lifestyle (24). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S75 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Silkstone Common scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
65.1 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 19 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 16 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Shoplifting 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 18 crimes
  2. 2 Orchard Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 House Carr Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
74
Green Space 50
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
34
2 schools in area · 10 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 departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E10.8 mi
Pinderfields Hospital11.1 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital11.9 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodland Drive Medical Centre2.4 mi
GP capacity1,258 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
92
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed1.1%Retired32.9%Student4.2%Other inactive5.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.8%Skilled & technical30.2%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.7%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership83.5%
Among the least-deprived 18% 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
50
Silkstone Common 0.1 mi
Dodworth 1.3 mi
Penistone 2.7 mi
J37 M1 2 mi
J37 M1 2.2 mi
J36 M1 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Silkstone Common 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

Silkstone 52 0.9 mi away ⇄
Dodworth 55 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hoylandswaine 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Oxspring 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Thurgoland 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cawthorne 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Barugh Green and Redbrook 65 2.8 mi away ⇄
Penistone 61 2.9 mi away ⇄
Thurlstone 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Birdwell 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Worsbrough 58 3.9 mi away ⇄
Darton 60 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Silkstone Common a nice place to live?

Silkstone Common is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Silkstone Common 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 Silkstone Common?

Silkstone Common is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 70 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Silkstone Common?

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

Silkstone Common in context

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Postcode districts in Silkstone Common

S75 57 ⇄

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