Town Pop. 1,122

Living in Worrall: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Worrall is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 83/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the S35 postcode district.

It scores 8 points below the S35 postcode district as a whole, which averages 60/100. Its broadband score runs 28 points above the S35 district's 55/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91) and economic health (86). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S35 postcode district.

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Worrall scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
121.2 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 47 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Briarfields Lane 16 crimes
  2. 2 Brown House Lane 13 crimes
  3. 3 Westwood Avenue 10 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 6.603 · PM2.5 6.542 · PM10 10.113 µg/m³
74
Green Space 42
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
2 schools in area · 24 within 4km
1Outstanding1Ungraded
  • Oughtibridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Bradfield Secondary SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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
27
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E3.3 mi
Rotherham General Hospital7.8 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E7.9 mi
Hospital waitsSheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryOughtibridge Surgery0.7 mi
GP capacity1,367 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
83
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate60.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired29.1%Student3.6%Other inactive5.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.2%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary17.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.2%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership83.3%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
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
34
Chapeltown 4 mi
Sheffield 4.6 mi
Meadowhall Interchange 5.3 mi
J35 M1 4.3 mi
J35 M1 4.6 mi
J35A M1 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Worrall 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

Oughtibridge 55 0.7 mi away ⇄
Wharncliffe Side 35 1.5 mi away ⇄
Ecclesfield and Grenoside 65 2.9 mi away ⇄
Chapeltown and High Green 61 3.8 mi away ⇄
Deepcar 58 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stocksbridge 52 4.6 mi away ⇄
Sheffield 67 4.9 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Hesley 63 5.0 mi away ⇄
Upper Tankersley 47 5.1 mi away ⇄
Thurgoland 40 5.6 mi away ⇄
Birdwell 45 6.2 mi away ⇄
Wentworth (Rotherham) 47 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Worrall a nice place to live?

Worrall is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Worrall is 52/100, 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 Worrall?

Worrall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 136 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Worrall?

Among the top-rated schools in Worrall is Oughtibridge Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Worrall in total.

Worrall in context

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Postcode districts in Worrall

S35 60 ⇄

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