Town Pop. 8,807

Living in Worsbrough: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Worsbrough is 58/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 67/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 31/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the S70 postcode district, Worsbrough ranks 2nd. On transport specifically, Worsbrough sits 9 points below the S70 district figure of 76/100. That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: S70 postcode district.

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Worsbrough scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
31
140 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 435 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 205 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 124 crimes
↑ 107% above national average
Burglary 85 crimes
↑ 177% above national average
Other theft 80 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
other 304 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Edmund Street 46 crimes
  2. 2 George Street 36 crimes
  3. 3 Wellington Crescent 32 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 8.6 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
70
Green Space 79
Parks Ample 24
Sports Pitches Ample 17
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
59
7 schools in area · 28 within 4km
2Outstanding4Good1Ungraded
  • Hunningley Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • The Forest AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Bank End Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Barnsley AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Mill AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Worsbrough Common Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ward Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
62
A&E departmentsRotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E9 mi
Rotherham General Hospital9 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E9.9 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
1 GP surgery in area 13 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,041 patients per GP
1dentist3pharmacies

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
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 277 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
23
Employment rate49.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.7%Unemployed2.9%Retired28%Student3%Other inactive16.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.3%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary40.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications29.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.4%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership60.6%
Among the most-deprived 23% 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
67
Barnsley Interchange 1.6 mi
Wombwell 2.3 mi
Elsecar 2.8 mi
J37 M1 1.8 mi
J36 M1 2.4 mi
J36 M1 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
61
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 21
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £155,000 42
Detached £305,000 11
Semi-detached £148,500 24
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£95k £146k £198k £249k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Barnsley 62 1.8 mi away ⇄
Birdwell 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Upper Hoyland 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Jump 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hoyland 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Dodworth 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wombwell 57 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hemingfield 58 2.8 mi away ⇄
Upper Tankersley 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Barugh Green and Redbrook 65 3.2 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Barnsley) 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Darfield 52 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Worsbrough a nice place to live?

Worsbrough is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Worsbrough is 58/100, 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 Worsbrough?

Worsbrough has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 31/100. There were 1,233 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Worsbrough?

Among the top-rated schools in Worsbrough are Hunningley Primary Academy and The Forest Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Worsbrough in total.

What are house prices like in Worsbrough?

The current median house price in Worsbrough is £155,000, around 46% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £305,000, semi-detached £148,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 42 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Worsbrough in context

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Postcode districts in Worsbrough

S70 61 ⇄

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