Town Pop. 1,629

Living in Wharncliffe Side: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wharncliffe Side is 35/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 46/100 versus a median of 88/100. That places it last of the 7 scored places in the S35 postcode district.

The S35 district averages 60/100, putting Wharncliffe Side 25 points below its own postcode area. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (14), schools (18), lifestyle (19) and transport (24) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S35 postcode district.

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Wharncliffe Side scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
46
154.7 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 67 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 59 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Vehicle crime 44 crimes
↑ 463% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 107% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 180% above national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Broom Royd 37 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 25 crimes
  3. 3 Carr House Court 23 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 5.997 · PM2.5 6.348 · PM10 9.539 µg/m³
75
Green Space 63
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
18
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • Oughtibridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Wharncliffe Side Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E4.6 mi
Rotherham General Hospital8.3 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E8.3 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%
Nearest GP surgeryOughtibridge Surgery0.8 mi
GP capacity1,556 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
49
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
64.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
64.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate54.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.3%Unemployed2.6%Retired30%Student4.8%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.2%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.9%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership71.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Sheffield · 2026-27
A £1,673
B £1,952
C £2,231
D £2,510
E £3,068
F £3,626
G £4,183
H £5,020
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
24
Chapeltown 3.7 mi
Sheffield 6 mi
Meadowhall Interchange 6 mi
J35A M1 4.3 mi
J35 M1 4.4 mi
J35 M1 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £230,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£250k £315k £382k £447k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Oughtibridge 55 1.0 mi away ⇄
Worrall 52 1.5 mi away ⇄
Deepcar 58 2.3 mi away ⇄
Stocksbridge 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ecclesfield and Grenoside 65 3.1 mi away ⇄
Chapeltown and High Green 61 3.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Tankersley 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Thurgoland 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Hesley 63 4.9 mi away ⇄
Oxspring 53 5.1 mi away ⇄
Birdwell 45 5.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Hoyland 47 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wharncliffe Side a nice place to live?

Wharncliffe Side has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wharncliffe Side is 35/100, 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 Wharncliffe Side?

Wharncliffe Side has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 46/100. There were 252 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wharncliffe Side?

Among the top-rated schools in Wharncliffe Side are Oughtibridge Primary School and Wharncliffe Side Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Wharncliffe Side in total.

What are house prices like in Wharncliffe Side?

The current median house price in Wharncliffe Side is £230,000, around 19% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 37%.

Wharncliffe Side in context

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Postcode districts in Wharncliffe Side

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