Area guide · South Yorkshire

Living in Moorends

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

At a glance

Moorends is a village in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 5,194. The average house price is £147,409 and the overall crime rate is 116.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Moorends ranks

Affordability
#9 of 214 cheapest towns in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Safety
#191 of 221 safest towns in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Schools
#91 of 213 for school inspection ratings in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Population

5,194

Avg House Price

£147,409

Crime Rate

116.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

434 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,845.7

Median Age

45.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Moorends's detached homes (£207,577) command roughly 2.0× the price of a terraced (£103,458).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Moorends prices have risen 71% over the last 9 years (£86,272 → £147,409).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£207,577	£205,000	13
Semi-Detached	£126,225	£121,000	40
Terraced	£103,458	£94,000	12
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Moorends is 116.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Moorends: violent crime (37% 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
Marshland Primary Academy	Primary	Good
West Road Primary Academy	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Moorends averages 434 Mbps — 334% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Moorends homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.8
% Rated C or Above	61.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,210

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,194
Median Age	45.8
Median Household Income	£30,845.7
Employment Rate	54.6%
Owner Occupied	67.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	25.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Moorends?

The average house price in Moorends is £147,409 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Moorends is a terraced, with an average price of £103,458.

Is Moorends a safe place to live?

Moorends has a recorded crime rate of 116.9 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 Moorends?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Moorends?

Average broadband download speeds in Moorends are around 434 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93% of premises.

How big is Moorends?

Moorends is a settlement in South Yorkshire with a population of approximately 5,194.

Most compared with

How does Moorends stack up against its neighbours?

Adwick le Street

Moorends

House price: £225,351 · £147,409
Crime rate: 116.6 · 116.9
Distance: 10.7 mi

Armthorpe

Moorends

House price: £219,555 · £147,409
Crime rate: 116.6 · 116.9
Distance: 7.8 mi

Askern

Moorends

House price: £138,527 · £147,409
Crime rate: 116.4 · 116.9
Distance: 8.3 mi

Barlby

Moorends

House price: £241,544 · £147,409
Crime rate: 47.2 · 116.9
Distance: 12.4 mi

Barnby Dun

Moorends

House price: £233,638 · £147,409
Crime rate: 116.4 · 116.9
Distance: 6.1 mi

Bawtry

Moorends

House price: £291,552 · £147,409
Crime rate: 116.5 · 116.9
Distance: 14.0 mi

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