Area guide · South Yorkshire

Living in Deepcar

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

At a glance

Deepcar is a village in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 5,644. The average house price is £243,638 and the overall crime rate is 97.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Deepcar ranks

Affordability
#98 of 214 cheapest towns in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Safety
#122 of 221 safest towns in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Schools
#106 of 213 for school inspection ratings in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Population

5,644

Avg House Price

£243,638

Crime Rate

97.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

357 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,329

Median Age

42.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Deepcar's detached homes (£409,927) command roughly 4.0× the price of a flat (£102,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Deepcar prices have risen 61% over the last 9 years (£151,338 → £243,638).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£409,927	£350,000	33
Semi-Detached	£203,286	£199,750	36
Terraced	£160,206	£137,500	32
Flat	£102,000	£75,000	9

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Deepcar is 97.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Deepcar: violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School	Primary	Good
Royd Nursery and Infant School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Deepcar averages 357 Mbps — 257% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Deepcar homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70
% Rated C or Above	60.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,097

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,644
Median Age	42.3
Median Household Income	£30,329
Employment Rate	54.5%
Owner Occupied	60.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	28.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Deepcar?

The average house price in Deepcar is £243,638 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Deepcar?

The most affordable entry point in Deepcar is a flat, with an average price of £102,000.

Is Deepcar a safe place to live?

Deepcar has a recorded crime rate of 97.3 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 Deepcar?

Deepcar has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Deepcar?

Average broadband download speeds in Deepcar are around 357 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.6% of premises.

How big is Deepcar?

Deepcar is a settlement in South Yorkshire with a population of approximately 5,644.

Most compared with

How does Deepcar stack up against its neighbours?

Ackworth Moor Top

Deepcar

House price: £195,568 · £243,638
Crime rate: 108 · 97.3
Distance: 14.9 mi

Barnsley

Deepcar

House price: £199,362 · £243,638
Crime rate: 94.8 · 97.3
Distance: 6.9 mi

Barugh Green and Redbrook

Deepcar

House price: £255,492 · £243,638
Crime rate: 94.8 · 97.3
Distance: 6.6 mi

Birdwell

Deepcar

House price: £210,808 · £243,638
Crime rate: 94.9 · 97.3
Distance: 4.5 mi

Bolton upon Dearne

Deepcar

House price: £129,870 · £243,638
Crime rate: 95 · 97.3
Distance: 10.9 mi

Brampton (Rotherham)

Deepcar

House price: £178,130 · £243,638
Crime rate: 90.5 · 97.3
Distance: 8.4 mi

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