Town Pop. 4,255

Living in Thorpe Hesley: Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thorpe Hesley scores 63/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 70/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the S61 postcode district.

No category drops below 41/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Against the wider S61 district average of 56/100, that is 7 points above. Its lifestyle score runs 10 points above the S61 district's 60/100. For the surrounding area, see S61 postcode district.

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Thorpe Hesley scores 63 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
86.7 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 123 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 69 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 43 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Burglary 33 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 31 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 70 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Upper Wortley Road 23 crimes
  2. 2 Hesley Bar 22 crimes
  3. 3 Jumble Lane 16 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 10.5 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
68
Green Space 87
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
41
1 school in area · 26 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Thorpe Hesley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
45
A&E departmentsRotherham General Hospital4.1 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E4.1 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E5.3 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%
1 GP surgery in area 8 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,854 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
74
Full fibre (FTTP)93.2%
available across Rotherham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 104 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed2%Retired29.4%Student3.3%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.6%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary24.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.2%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership76.2%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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
57
Chapeltown 1.4 mi
Elsecar 2.8 mi
Meadowhall Interchange 3 mi
J35 M1 0.6 mi
J35 M1 0.8 mi
J35A M1 1.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
70
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £215,000 28
Semi-detached £204,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£188k £280k £374k £466k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wentworth (Rotherham) 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Chapeltown and High Green 61 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ecclesfield and Grenoside 65 2.1 mi away ⇄
Greasbrough 57 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hoyland 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
Jump 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Hoyland 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Upper Tankersley 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hemingfield 58 3.6 mi away ⇄
Rotherham 57 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rawmarsh 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Birdwell 45 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thorpe Hesley a nice place to live?

Thorpe Hesley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Thorpe Hesley is 63/100, 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 Thorpe Hesley?

Thorpe Hesley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 369 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thorpe Hesley?

Among the top-rated schools in Thorpe Hesley is Thorpe Hesley Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Thorpe Hesley in total.

What are house prices like in Thorpe Hesley?

The current median house price in Thorpe Hesley is £215,000, around 25% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £204,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 20%. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Thorpe Hesley in context

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Postcode districts in Thorpe Hesley

S61 56 ⇄

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