Town Pop. 9,704

Living in Thurnscoe: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thurnscoe scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Thurnscoe most outperforms the national norm: 66/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 24/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the S63 postcode district. Broadband (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Economic health (13) and lifestyle (26) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see S63 postcode district.

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Thurnscoe scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

141.4 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 515 crimes

↑ 59% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 187 crimes

↑ 27% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 158 crimes

↑ 140% above national average

Burglary 88 crimes

↑ 160% above national average

Public order 84 crimes

↑ 34% above national average

other 340 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 B6411 73 crimes
2 Cromwell Street 39 crimes
3 Ashlea 32 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 8.3 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³

Green Space 30

Parks Ample 13

Sports Pitches Adequate 4

Allotments Adequate 2

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens Adequate 2

Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools

5 schools in area · 12 within 4km

4Good1Ungraded

Goldthorpe Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Highgate Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
The Hill Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Gooseacre Primary AcademyPrimary · 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

A&E departmentsDoncaster Royal Infirmary7.5 mi

Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E8.5 mi

Rotherham General Hospital8.6 mi

Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi

Routine referral (median)5 wks

Treated within 18 weeks96.4%

1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Requires improvement'

GP capacity2,334 patients per GP

1dentist3pharmacies

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

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

97.5%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

97.6%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.6%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 229 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate50.2%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed50.2%Unemployed3.5%Retired22%Student3.6%Other inactive20.7%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial19.6%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary45.2%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications33.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)16.3%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%

Home ownership50.6%

Among the most-deprived 10% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Thurnscoe 0.1 mi

Goldthorpe 0.9 mi

Bolton-upon-Dearne 1.9 mi

J37 A1(M) 4.3 mi

J38 A1(M) 4.4 mi

J37 A1(M) 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2

Retail Shopping Some 1

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	£142,500	48
Semi-detached	£144,000	26
Terraced	£138,500	14

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Thurnscoe a nice place to live?

Thurnscoe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thurnscoe is 47/100, 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 Thurnscoe?

Crime levels in Thurnscoe are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 24/100. There were 1,372 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thurnscoe?

Among the top-rated schools in Thurnscoe are Goldthorpe Primary Academy, Highgate Primary Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Thurnscoe in total.

What are house prices like in Thurnscoe?

The current median house price in Thurnscoe is £142,500, around 50% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £144,000, terraced £138,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 48 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Thurnscoe in context

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Postcode districts in Thurnscoe

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