Town Pop. 7,221

Living in Stocksbridge: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stocksbridge scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 57/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 47/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the S36 postcode district. Notably, nothing falls below 41/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That puts Stocksbridge in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see S36 postcode district.

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Stocksbridge scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
47
111.3 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 304 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 114 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 95 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Public order 69 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Burglary 53 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
other 169 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ridal Close 40 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 37 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 34 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10 µg/m³
73
Green Space 48
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
50
6 schools in area · 7 within 4km
5Good1Ungraded
  • Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Royd Nursery and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Stocksbridge High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Stocksbridge Nursery Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Stocksbridge Junior 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
50
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E7.5 mi
Rotherham General Hospital10.8 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E10.8 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,973 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
67
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 143 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed2.7%Retired27.8%Student3.6%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.6%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary36.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.7%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership70.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Sheffield · 2026-27
A £1,673
B £1,952
C £2,231
D £2,510
E £3,068
F £3,626
G £4,183
H £5,020
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
57
Penistone 3.2 mi
Silkstone Common 4 mi
Dodworth 5.2 mi
J36 M1 5.1 mi
J36 M1 5.3 mi
J37 M1 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 63
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £180,000 60
Detached £250,000 12
Semi-detached £180,000 27
Terraced £157,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£124k £186k £249k £311k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Deepcar 58 1.1 mi away ⇄
Thurgoland 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Oxspring 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Wharncliffe Side 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Penistone 61 3.3 mi away ⇄
Thurlstone 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Silkstone Common 54 4.1 mi away ⇄
Oughtibridge 55 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hoylandswaine 53 4.1 mi away ⇄
Millhouse Green 50 4.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Tankersley 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Worrall 52 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stocksbridge a nice place to live?

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

Stocksbridge has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 47/100. There were 804 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stocksbridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Stocksbridge are Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School, Royd Nursery and Infant School and St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Stocksbridge in total.

What are house prices like in Stocksbridge?

The current median house price in Stocksbridge is £180,000, around 37% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £250,000, semi-detached £180,000, terraced £157,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 60 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Stocksbridge in context

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Postcode districts in Stocksbridge

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