Town Pop. 23,662

Living in Wickersley and Bramley: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wickersley and Bramley scores 60/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 63/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Safety falls furthest short: 65/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the S65 postcode district. It scores 5 points above the S65 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. That is 10 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see S65 postcode district.

60
OUT OF 100
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Wickersley and Bramley scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
65
76 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 589 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 328 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 196 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 164 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Public order 126 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 395 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fairways 78 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 72 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 64 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 10.5 · PM2.5 7.6 · PM10 13.4 µg/m³
67
Green Space 24
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Ample 13
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
63
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 16 in area · 36 within 4km
1Outstanding11Good2Requires Improvement2Ungraded
  • Flanderwell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Bramley Sunnyside Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Bramley Sunnyside Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Listerdale Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ravenfield Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Bernard's Catholic High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Willows SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Thrybergh Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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
50
A&E departmentsRotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E1.4 mi
Rotherham General Hospital1.5 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E7.9 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%
2 GP surgeries in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,205 patients per GP
5dentists5pharmacies

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)93.2%
available across Rotherham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 518 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired29%Student3.3%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.5%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary28.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.8%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership74.2%
Among the least-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
59
Rotherham Central 3.5 mi
Swinton (South Yorkshire) 4.2 mi
Mexborough 4.5 mi
J1 M18 1.1 mi
J1 M18 1.2 mi
J32 M1 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 15
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 10
Retail Shopping Ample 31
Takeaways Ample 13
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 £235,000 166
Detached £336,875 60
Semi-detached £210,000 62
Terraced £170,000 31
Flat / Maisonette £153,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£121k £199k £279k £356k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hellaby 51 1.5 mi away ⇄
Thrybergh and Dalton 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Whiston 59 2.3 mi away ⇄
Thurcroft 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Maltby 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Rotherham 57 3.3 mi away ⇄
Braithwell 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Rawmarsh 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Laughton en le Morthen 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Treeton 58 4.1 mi away ⇄
Brinsworth 63 4.1 mi away ⇄
Swinton (Rotherham) 56 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wickersley and Bramley a nice place to live?

Wickersley and Bramley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wickersley and Bramley is 60/100, 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 Wickersley and Bramley?

Wickersley and Bramley has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 1,798 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wickersley and Bramley?

Among the top-rated schools in Wickersley and Bramley are Flanderwell Primary School, Bramley Sunnyside Infant School and Bramley Sunnyside Junior School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 16 rated schools in Wickersley and Bramley in total.

What are house prices like in Wickersley and Bramley?

The current median house price in Wickersley and Bramley is £235,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £336,875, semi-detached £210,000, terraced £170,000, flat £153,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 166 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wickersley and Bramley in context

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Postcode districts in Wickersley and Bramley

S65 55 ⇄
S66 49 ⇄

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