Town Pop. 16,405

Living in Wombwell: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wombwell comes out at 57/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 64/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 41/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the S73 postcode district, Wombwell ranks 3rd. It scores 5 points above the S73 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (91). Wider context for the surrounding area: S73 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
41
123 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 796 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 376 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 209 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Vehicle crime 145 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Public order 113 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 378 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 89 crimes
  2. 2 Kingfisher Drive 36 crimes
  3. 3 Teal Close 32 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 9.7 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
69
Green Space 73
Parks Ample 17
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
58
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 11 in area · 20 within 4km
10Good1Requires Improvement
  • Brampton Cortonwood Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • High View Primary Learning CentrePrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Jump Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Kings Oak PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Netherwood AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Outwood Primary Academy DarfieldPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Ellis Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Upperwood AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Wombwell Park Street Primary 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
54
A&E departmentsRotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E6.9 mi
Rotherham General Hospital7 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E9.5 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
2 GP surgeries in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,719 patients per GP
4dentists3pharmacies

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
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 400 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
26
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed3.1%Retired20.6%Student3%Other inactive15.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.3%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary39.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.6%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership58.5%
Among the most-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
60
Council tax Barnsley · 2026-27
A £1,551
B £1,809
C £2,068
D £2,326
E £2,843
F £3,360
G £3,877
H £4,652
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
64
Wombwell 0.7 mi
Elsecar 2 mi
Bolton-upon-Dearne 3.7 mi
J36 M1 3.5 mi
J36 M1 3.6 mi
J35A M1 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 34
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £170,000 104
Detached £260,000 23
Semi-detached £170,000 31
Terraced £152,500 44
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£100k £162k £225k £287k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hemingfield 58 1.0 mi away ⇄
Darfield 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Brampton (Rotherham) 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Jump 56 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hoyland 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wath upon Dearne 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Worsbrough 58 2.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Hoyland 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Great Houghton (Barnsley) 34 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wentworth (Rotherham) 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Birdwell 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bolton upon Dearne 56 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wombwell a nice place to live?

Wombwell is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wombwell is 57/100, 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 Wombwell?

Wombwell has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 41/100. There were 2,017 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wombwell?

Among the top-rated schools in Wombwell are Brampton Cortonwood Infant School, High View Primary Learning Centre and Jump Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 11 rated schools in Wombwell in total.

What are house prices like in Wombwell?

The current median house price in Wombwell is £170,000, around 40% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £260,000, semi-detached £170,000, terraced £152,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%. There were 104 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wombwell in context

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Postcode districts in Wombwell

S73 52 ⇄

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