Area guide · South Yorkshire

Living in Oughtibridge

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

At a glance

Oughtibridge is a village in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 3,128. The average house price is £328,390 and the overall crime rate is 97.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Oughtibridge ranks

Affordability
#172 of 214 cheapest towns in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Safety
#126 of 221 safest towns in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Schools
#155 of 213 for school inspection ratings in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Population

3,128

Avg House Price

£328,390

Crime Rate

97.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

354 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,541

Median Age

42.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Oughtibridge's detached homes (£425,979) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£143,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Oughtibridge prices have risen 86% over the last 9 years (£176,654 → £328,390).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£425,979	£407,495	26
Semi-Detached	£317,855	£314,495	27
Terraced	£228,537	£223,000	17
Flat	£143,750	£142,500	4

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Oughtibridge is 97.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Oughtibridge Primary School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Oughtibridge averages 354 Mbps — 254% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Oughtibridge homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.1
% Rated C or Above	60.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,087

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,128
Median Age	42.6
Median Household Income	£29,541
Employment Rate	54.5%
Owner Occupied	61.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Oughtibridge?

The average house price in Oughtibridge is £328,390 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Oughtibridge is a flat, with an average price of £143,750.

Is Oughtibridge a safe place to live?

Oughtibridge has a recorded crime rate of 97.5 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 Oughtibridge?

Oughtibridge has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Oughtibridge?

Average broadband download speeds in Oughtibridge are around 354 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.4% of premises.

How big is Oughtibridge?

Oughtibridge is a settlement in South Yorkshire with a population of approximately 3,128.

Most compared with

How does Oughtibridge stack up against its neighbours?

Barnsley

Oughtibridge

House price: £199,362 · £328,390
Crime rate: 94.8 · 97.5
Distance: 8.8 mi

Barugh Green and Redbrook

Oughtibridge

House price: £255,492 · £328,390
Crime rate: 94.8 · 97.5
Distance: 9.1 mi

Birdwell

Oughtibridge

House price: £210,808 · £328,390
Crime rate: 94.9 · 97.5
Distance: 5.6 mi

Bolton upon Dearne

Oughtibridge

House price: £129,870 · £328,390
Crime rate: 95 · 97.5
Distance: 10.8 mi

Brampton (Rotherham)

Oughtibridge

House price: £178,130 · £328,390
Crime rate: 90.5 · 97.5
Distance: 8.3 mi

Brimington

Oughtibridge

House price: £195,219 · £328,390
Crime rate: 66.1 · 97.5
Distance: 14.0 mi

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