Town Pop. 2,414

Living in South Anston: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

South Anston comes out at 57/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That is the highest score of the 4 places in the S25 postcode district.

Against the wider S25 district average of 47/100, that is 10 points above. Its broadband score runs 9 points above the S25 district's 90/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). For the surrounding area, see S25 postcode district.

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South Anston scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
55.5 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 45 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Haven 17 crimes
  2. 2 Bank Street 14 crimes
  3. 3 Church Farm Court 9 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 8 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 13 µg/m³
69
Green Space 23
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 15 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Anston Brook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Anston Hillcrest Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
29
A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital4.8 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E6.4 mi
Rotherham General Hospital6.4 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDinnington Group Practice0.7 mi
GP capacity1,426 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)93.2%
available across Rotherham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 58 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate52.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.8%Unemployed1.3%Retired36.9%Student3.4%Other inactive5.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)35%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership86.8%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
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

Transport
52
Kiveton Park 1 mi
Kiveton Bridge 1.8 mi
Shireoaks 2.8 mi
J31 M1 2.6 mi
J31 M1 2.8 mi
J32 M1 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £232,750 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£189k £258k £328k £397k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

North Anston 52 0.8 mi away ⇄
Todwick 57 1.4 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Salvin 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Dinnington (Rotherham) 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Kiveton Park 53 1.9 mi away ⇄
Woodsetts 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Harthill (Rotherham) 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Laughton en le Morthen 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Shireoaks 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Thurcroft 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Darfoulds 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rhodesia 40 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Anston a nice place to live?

South Anston is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for South Anston 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 South Anston?

South Anston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 134 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in South Anston?

Among the top-rated schools in South Anston is Anston Brook Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in South Anston in total.

What are house prices like in South Anston?

The current median house price in South Anston is £232,750, around 18% below the England and Wales average.

South Anston in context

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Postcode districts in South Anston

S25 47 ⇄

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