Town Pop. 1,518

Living in Woodsetts: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Woodsetts is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 44/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Woodsetts places 2nd of 7 in the S81 postcode district.

On transport specifically, Woodsetts sits 16 points below the S81 district figure of 60/100. Safety (83) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (10) and lifestyle (25). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S81 postcode district.

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Woodsetts scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

114 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 70 crimes

↑ 38% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes

↑ 74% above national average

Vehicle crime 18 crimes

↑ 148% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Public order 10 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 25 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Leys Lane 22 crimes
2 Berne Square 12 crimes
3 Central Mews 10 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³

Green Space 16

Parks Some 1

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments None

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 16 within 4km

1Good

Woodsetts Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital2.9 mi

Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E8.2 mi

Rotherham General Hospital8.2 mi

Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi

Routine referral (median)10 wks

Treated within 18 weeks69.3%

A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%

Nearest GP surgeryDinnington Group Practice2.2 mi

GP capacity1,239 patients per GP

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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

Full fibre (FTTP)93.2%

available across Rotherham

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

97.4%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

97.4%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.9%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 51 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate53.2%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed53.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired33.5%Student2.6%Other inactive9.1%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial37.7%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary27.8%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.6%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%

Home ownership82.2%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Shireoaks 1.4 mi

Kiveton Park 2.8 mi

Worksop 3.1 mi

J31 M1 4.7 mi

J31 M1 4.8 mi

J32 M1 5 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars None

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping None

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	£240,000	16
Detached	£312,500	10

5-year monthly trend

All

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodsetts a nice place to live?

Woodsetts has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Woodsetts is 46/100, 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 Woodsetts?

Woodsetts is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 173 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woodsetts?

Among the top-rated schools in Woodsetts is Woodsetts Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Woodsetts in total.

What are house prices like in Woodsetts?

The current median house price in Woodsetts is £240,000, around 16% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £312,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%.

Woodsetts in context

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Postcode districts in Woodsetts

S81 45 ⇄

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