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Living in Thurgoland: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thurgoland comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Among the 7 scored places sharing the S35 postcode district, Thurgoland ranks 6th. It scores 20 points below the S35 postcode district as a whole, which averages 60/100.

On bills specifically, Thurgoland sits 17 points above the S35 district figure of 43/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (6), schools (14), lifestyle (18) and transport (29). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S35 postcode district.

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Thurgoland scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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S35 0AA S35 1AA S35 2AA S35 3AN S35 4AA S35 5BT S35 7AA S35 8AB S35

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
251.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 47 crimes
↑ 328% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 37 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Vehicle crime 37 crimes
↑ 967% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 414% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Carr House Court 23 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 19 crimes
  3. 3 Soughley Lane 12 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.897 · PM2.5 6.322 · PM10 9.909 µg/m³
75
Green Space 40
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E8.6 mi
Rotherham General Hospital10.7 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E10.7 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryDeepcar Medical Centre1.8 mi
GP capacity1,716 patients per GP
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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
48
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed1.8%Retired31.9%Student3.6%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.5%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.5%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership72.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 C
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Silkstone Common 2.1 mi
Penistone 2.8 mi
Dodworth 3 mi
J37 M1 3.3 mi
J36 M1 3.5 mi
J37 M1 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Thurgoland 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

Oxspring 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Silkstone Common 54 2.1 mi away ⇄
Deepcar 58 2.1 mi away ⇄
Stocksbridge 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Silkstone 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Penistone 61 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hoylandswaine 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Upper Tankersley 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Dodworth 55 3.1 mi away ⇄
Birdwell 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Thurlstone 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cawthorne 47 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thurgoland a nice place to live?

Thurgoland has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thurgoland is 40/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Thurgoland?

Thurgoland is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 182 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thurgoland?

Among the top-rated schools in Thurgoland is Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Thurgoland in total.

Thurgoland in context

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Postcode districts in Thurgoland

S35 60 ⇄

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