Town Pop. 4,508

Living in Tickhill: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tickhill scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Tickhill most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 6 scored places sharing the DN11 postcode district, Tickhill ranks 2nd.

It scores 10 points above the DN11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. On broadband specifically, Tickhill sits 19 points above the DN11 district figure of 70/100. Safety (87) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see DN11 postcode district.

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Tickhill scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
57.7 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 70 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 39 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Vehicle crime 37 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Other theft 30 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
other 60 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 23 crimes
  2. 2 Dam Road 17 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 15 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 7.6 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 13.4 µg/m³
69
Green Space 26
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Tickhill Estfeld Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
38
A&E departmentsDoncaster Royal Infirmary6.1 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital7.6 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E9.1 mi
Hospital waitsDoncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,418 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)94.3%
available across Doncaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 134 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate47%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47%Unemployed1.8%Retired39.5%Student2.4%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.6%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.2%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership79.9%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
66
Council tax Doncaster · 2026-27
A £1,445
B £1,686
C £1,927
D £2,168
E £2,650
F £3,132
G £3,613
H £4,336
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
36
Doncaster 6.3 mi
Conisbrough 6.5 mi
Bentley (South Yorkshire) 7.8 mi
J35 A1(M) 3.3 mi
J34 A1 3.3 mi
J2 M18 3.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £275,000 43
Detached £361,000 19
Semi-detached £235,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£211k £287k £365k £441k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Harworth and Bircotes 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Harworth 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Stainton (Doncaster) 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wadworth 28 2.7 mi away ⇄
Oldcotes 27 2.9 mi away ⇄
New Rossington and Rossington 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bawtry 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Langold 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Blyth (Bassetlaw) 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Braithwell 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Scrooby 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Maltby 53 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tickhill a nice place to live?

Tickhill is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Tickhill is 54/100, 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 Tickhill?

Tickhill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 260 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tickhill?

Among the top-rated schools in Tickhill are Tickhill Estfeld Primary School and Tickhill St Mary's Church of England Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Tickhill in total.

What are house prices like in Tickhill?

The current median house price in Tickhill is £275,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £361,000, semi-detached £235,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 43 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Tickhill in context

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Postcode districts in Tickhill

DN11 44 ⇄

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