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S81

WORKSOP

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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S81 encompasses WORKSOP and its surrounding areas in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £250,570
1yr change ▼ 5.5%
Crime 92% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£250,570

▼ 5.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

13% below national avg

Crime Rate

6.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

91% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

324 Mbps

Property Prices in S81

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in S81 is £250,570, which is 9% above the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in S81 cost 12.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in S81 have fallen 5.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £309,600 896
Semi-detached £183,886 988
Terraced £148,633 227
Flat £182,661 41
All types £250,570 2214

5-Year Price History

£238K £244K £249K £254K £260K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in S81

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 6.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, S81 has a crime rate well 92% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in S81

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

S81 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Ramsden Primary School Primary Good mi
Prospect Hill Infant and Nursery School Primary Good mi
Prospect Hill Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
St Luke's CofE (Aided) Primary School Primary Good mi
The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

5

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

276,595

Population

62

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
30.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in S81 are 324.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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324.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in S81 is collected by Rotherham. The Band D rate is £2,126/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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S81 — WORKSOP

Area Summary

S81 (WORKSOP) offers property prices near the national average (£250,570), low crime (92% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (324 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about S81 WORKSOP

What is the average house price in S81 WORKSOP?
The average house price in S81 (WORKSOP) is £250,570, based on 2214 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 13% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.5% over the past year.
Is S81 WORKSOP a safe area to live?
Crime in S81 is significantly below the national average (6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of S81 WORKSOP?
The population of S81 (WORKSOP) is approximately 276,595 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in S81?
The average broadband download speed in S81 is 324 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in S81 WORKSOP?
There are 15 schools in or near S81. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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