Town Pop. 13,778

Living in Wath upon Dearne: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wath upon Dearne comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 63/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 36/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the S63 postcode district. On the national picture that lands Wath upon Dearne in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see S63 postcode district.

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Wath upon Dearne scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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S63 0AF S63 3BR S63 5AA S63 6AA S63 7AA S63 8AA S63 9AA S63 S64 S73 S97

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
36
146 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 794 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 386 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Vehicle crime 157 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Public order 145 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 132 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
other 398 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 153 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 62 crimes
  3. 3 Golden Smithies Lane 55 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 10.1 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
68
Green Space 37
Parks Ample 23
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
58
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 16 in area · 27 within 4km
12Good1Requires Improvement1Inadequate2Ungraded
  • Brampton Cortonwood Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Brampton Ellis CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Heather Garth Primary School AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Highwoods AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Lacewood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Swinton AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Swinton Queen Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wath AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wath Central Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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
40
A&E departmentsRotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E4.9 mi
Rotherham General Hospital5 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary8.5 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust0.1 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 capacity2,130 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

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
66
Full fibre (FTTP)93.2%
available across Rotherham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 425 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
34
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed2.6%Retired23.3%Student3.7%Other inactive13.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.2%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary33.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.7%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership64.7%
Among the most-deprived 37% 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
63
Bolton-upon-Dearne 1.7 mi
Swinton (South Yorkshire) 2.1 mi
Goldthorpe 2.5 mi
J35A M1 5.1 mi
J35 M1 5.1 mi
J36 M1 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £162,000 84
Detached £269,000 15
Semi-detached £191,500 24
Terraced £126,500 42
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£108k £171k £236k £299k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Brampton (Rotherham) 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Bolton upon Dearne 56 1.5 mi away ⇄
Swinton (Rotherham) 56 2.0 mi away ⇄
Goldthorpe 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
Darfield 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wombwell 57 2.6 mi away ⇄
Mexborough 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hemingfield 58 2.6 mi away ⇄
Rawmarsh 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Barnburgh and Harlington 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Thurnscoe 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Jump 56 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wath upon Dearne a nice place to live?

Wath upon Dearne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wath upon Dearne is 49/100, 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 Wath upon Dearne?

Wath upon Dearne has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 36/100. There were 2,012 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wath upon Dearne?

Among the top-rated schools in Wath upon Dearne are Brampton Cortonwood Infant School, Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School and Heather Garth Primary School Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 16 rated schools in Wath upon Dearne in total.

What are house prices like in Wath upon Dearne?

The current median house price in Wath upon Dearne is £162,000, around 43% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £269,000, semi-detached £191,500, terraced £126,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 84 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wath upon Dearne in context

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Postcode districts in Wath upon Dearne

S63 50 ⇄
S64 53 ⇄
S73 52 ⇄
S97 55 ⇄

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