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Living in Wentworth (Rotherham): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wentworth (Rotherham) comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Wentworth (Rotherham) most outperforms the national norm: 45/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Against the wider S62 district average of 53/100, that is 6 points below. Its transport score runs 18 points below the S62 district's 63/100. Safety (80) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S62 postcode district.

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Wentworth (Rotherham) scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
372 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 20 crimes
↑ 190% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 1308% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 313% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 1143% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 368% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hague Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Church Drive 7 crimes
  3. 3 Hoober Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 8.267 · PM2.5 7.106 · PM10 12.573 µg/m³
70
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35
1 school in area · 16 within 4km
1Good
  • Wentworth CofE Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
22
A&E departmentsRotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E5 mi
Rotherham General Hospital5 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E7.1 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThorpe Hesley Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity2,130 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)93.2%
available across Rotherham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
5.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed1.8%Retired30.9%Student3.9%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary22.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.5%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership53.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 E
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
45
Elsecar 1.5 mi
Chapeltown 2.3 mi
Wombwell 2.7 mi
J35A M1 1.7 mi
J35 M1 1.7 mi
J35 M1 2.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wentworth (Rotherham) 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

Thorpe Hesley 63 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hoyland 53 1.9 mi away ⇄
Jump 56 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hemingfield 58 2.1 mi away ⇄
Brampton (Rotherham) 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Greasbrough 57 2.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Hoyland 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Chapeltown and High Green 61 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wombwell 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rawmarsh 54 3.2 mi away ⇄
Birdwell 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Tankersley 47 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wentworth (Rotherham) a nice place to live?

Wentworth (Rotherham) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wentworth (Rotherham) 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 Wentworth (Rotherham)?

Wentworth (Rotherham) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 77 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wentworth (Rotherham)?

Among the top-rated schools in Wentworth (Rotherham) is Wentworth CofE Junior and Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wentworth (Rotherham) in total.

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Postcode districts in Wentworth (Rotherham)

S62 53 ⇄

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