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Area guide · South Yorkshire

Living in Goldthorpe

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

At a glance

Goldthorpe is a village in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 7,493. The average house price is £134,721 and the overall crime rate is 94.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Goldthorpe ranks

Population

7,493

Avg House Price

£134,721

Crime Rate

94.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

441 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,218.5

Median Age

43.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Goldthorpe's detached homes (£240,564) command roughly 3.1× the price of a terraced (£78,142).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Goldthorpe prices have risen 33% over the last 9 years (£101,562 → £134,721).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£240,564£242,25034
Semi-Detached£152,670£155,00068
Terraced£78,142£61,00084
Flat£128,023£144,0407

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Goldthorpe is 94.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools4
Primary3
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Astrea Academy DearneSecondaryGood
Goldthorpe Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Highgate Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Goldthorpe averages 441 Mbps — 341% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Goldthorpe homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.2
% Rated C or Above60.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,100

Demographics & Economy

Population7,493
Median Age43.4
Median Household Income£29,218.5
Employment Rate55.2%
Owner Occupied63%
Degree-Level Qualified23.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Goldthorpe?
The average house price in Goldthorpe is £134,721 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Goldthorpe?
The most affordable entry point in Goldthorpe is a terraced, with an average price of £78,142.
Is Goldthorpe a safe place to live?
Goldthorpe 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 Goldthorpe?
Goldthorpe has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Goldthorpe?
Average broadband download speeds in Goldthorpe are around 441 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98% of premises.
How big is Goldthorpe?
Goldthorpe is a settlement in South Yorkshire with a population of approximately 7,493.

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