Town Pop. 3,420

Living in Waverley and Catcliffe: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Waverley and Catcliffe scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Waverley and Catcliffe most outperforms the national norm: 66/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 32/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the S60 postcode district. Its transport score runs 11 points below the S60 district's 77/100. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (91). For the surrounding area, see S60 postcode district.

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Waverley and Catcliffe scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
32
148.2 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 184 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 106 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 35 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Shoplifting 32 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Other theft 30 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
other 120 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 41 crimes
  2. 2 Highfield Lane 25 crimes
  3. 3 Woodland Close 25 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 11.2 · PM2.5 7.6 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
66
Green Space 57
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
54
9 schools in area · 33 within 4km
7Good1Inadequate1Ungraded
  • Brinsworth AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Brinsworth Howarth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Brinsworth Manor Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Brinsworth Whitehill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Catcliffe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Treeton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Waverley Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Brinsworth Manor Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Inadequate
  • Handsworth Grange Community Sports CollegeSecondary · 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
51
A&E departmentsRotherham General Hospital1.4 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E1.5 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E4.2 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%
Nearest GP surgeryTreeton Medical Centre0.7 mi
GP capacity1,470 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)93.2%
available across Rotherham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 141 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
32
Employment rate63.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.8%Unemployed3.6%Retired15.3%Student3.2%Other inactive14.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.7%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary33.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.8%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership60.4%
Among the most-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
66
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 B
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
66
Woodhouse 1.7 mi
Darnall 1.7 mi
Meadowhall Interchange 2.7 mi
J33 M1 1 mi
J33 M1 1.4 mi
J34 M1 1.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £300,000 81
Detached £384,995 37
Semi-detached £266,000 20
Terraced £195,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£133k £220k £311k £399k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Treeton 58 0.9 mi away ⇄
Brinsworth 63 1.1 mi away ⇄
Whiston 59 2.5 mi away ⇄
Swallownest and Aston 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Rotherham 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sheffield 67 3.6 mi away ⇄
Highlane 59 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ridgeway 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Greasbrough 57 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wickersley and Bramley 60 4.7 mi away ⇄
Thurcroft 41 4.7 mi away ⇄
Thrybergh and Dalton 49 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Waverley and Catcliffe a nice place to live?

Waverley and Catcliffe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Waverley and Catcliffe 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 Waverley and Catcliffe?

Waverley and Catcliffe has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 32/100. There were 507 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Waverley and Catcliffe?

Among the top-rated schools in Waverley and Catcliffe are Brinsworth Academy, Brinsworth Howarth Primary School and Brinsworth Manor Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Waverley and Catcliffe in total.

What are house prices like in Waverley and Catcliffe?

The current median house price in Waverley and Catcliffe is £300,000, around 5% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £384,995, semi-detached £266,000, terraced £195,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 23%. There were 81 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Waverley and Catcliffe

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