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Area guide · South Yorkshire

Living in Cudworth and Shafton

A snapshot of life in Cudworth and Shafton, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Cudworth and Shafton is a village in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 12,472. The average house price is £176,202 and the overall crime rate is 94.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Cudworth and Shafton ranks

Population

12,472

Avg House Price

£176,202

Crime Rate

94.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

354 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,779.5

Median Age

43.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Cudworth And Shafton's detached homes (£280,077) command roughly 4.1× the price of a flat (£67,667).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Cudworth And Shafton prices have risen 72% over the last 9 years (£102,607 → £176,202).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£280,077£273,00039
Semi-Detached£165,355£159,00083
Terraced£120,326£115,00051
Flat£67,667£77,5003

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Cudworth and Shafton is 94.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Cudworth And Shafton: violent crime (38% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools4
Primary4
Secondary0
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Birkwood Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Cherry Dale Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Churchfield Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Lift ShaftonPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Cudworth And Shafton averages 354 Mbps — 254% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Cudworth And Shafton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.3
% Rated C or Above60.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,130

Demographics & Economy

Population12,472
Median Age43.2
Median Household Income£29,779.5
Employment Rate56.6%
Owner Occupied62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified23.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Cudworth And Shafton?
The average house price in Cudworth And Shafton is £176,202 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Cudworth And Shafton?
The most affordable entry point in Cudworth And Shafton is a flat, with an average price of £67,667.
Is Cudworth And Shafton a safe place to live?
Cudworth And Shafton has a recorded crime rate of 94.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Cudworth And Shafton?
Cudworth And Shafton has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Cudworth And Shafton?
Average broadband download speeds in Cudworth And Shafton are around 354 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96% of premises.
How big is Cudworth And Shafton?
Cudworth And Shafton is a settlement in South Yorkshire with a population of approximately 12,472.

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