Brampton (Rotherham) vs Oughtibridge

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Brampton (rotherham) wins on house prices with a 46% gap. Brampton (rotherham) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brampton (rotherham) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Brampton (Rotherham)

£178,130

Oughtibridge

£328,390

Crime Rate

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Brampton (Rotherham)

90.5

Oughtibridge

97.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brampton (Rotherham)

100.0%

Oughtibridge

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Brampton (Rotherham)

381.5

Oughtibridge

353.5

EPC Rating

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Brampton (Rotherham)

70.2

Oughtibridge

70.1

Median Income

Brampton (Rotherham)

£29,219

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Oughtibridge

£29,541

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Yorkshire and the Humber

At £178,130, Brampton (rotherham) undercuts Oughtibridge (£328,390) by around 46% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brampton (rotherham) is a flat at £99,375, while in Oughtibridge it is a flat at £143,750.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 45% pricier in Oughtibridge (£317,855 vs £176,281).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Oughtibridge prices grew faster — 86% vs 43%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Yorkshire and the Humber

Residents of Brampton (rotherham) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 90.5 per 1,000 versus 97.5 per 1,000 in Oughtibridge. The most common crime category in Brampton (rotherham) is violent-crime, while in Oughtibridge it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Schools & Education

Best for schools in Yorkshire and the Humber

Of the 1 schools in Brampton (rotherham), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Oughtibridge, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Brampton (Rotherham) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Oughtibridge School Inspection Breakdown

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

Metric	Brampton (Rotherham)	Oughtibridge
Total Schools	1	1
Primary	1	1
Secondary	0	0
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Brampton (rotherham) averages 381.5 Mbps – ahead of Oughtibridge's 353.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Brampton (rotherham) and 96.4% in Oughtibridge. Gigabit availability stands at 70.4% in Brampton (rotherham) and 65.6% in Oughtibridge.

Brampton (rotherham) is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (382 vs 354 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Brampton (rotherham), scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.1 (band C) in Oughtibridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,100 in Brampton (rotherham) and £1,087 in Oughtibridge. 60.7% of homes in Brampton (rotherham) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Oughtibridge.

Oughtibridge has more energy-efficient housing — 60.9% reach band C or above, vs 60.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,541 in Oughtibridge and £29,218.5 in Brampton (rotherham). The median age is 43.4 in Brampton (rotherham) and 42.6 in Oughtibridge. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Brampton (rotherham) and 54.5% in Oughtibridge. Owner-occupancy is 63% in Brampton (rotherham) versus 61.4% in Oughtibridge. Brampton (rotherham) has a population of 4,620 and Oughtibridge has 3,128.

Indicator	Brampton (Rotherham)	Oughtibridge
Population	4,620	3,128
Median Age	43.4	42.6
Median Household Income	£29,218.5	£29,541
Employment Rate	55.2%	54.5%
Owner Occupied	63%	61.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	23.2%	26.6%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brampton (rotherham) and Oughtibridge?

Brampton (rotherham) and Oughtibridge are approximately 8.3 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brampton (rotherham) or Oughtibridge?

Brampton (rotherham) is cheaper, with an average house price of £178,130.

Is Brampton (rotherham) or Oughtibridge safer?

Brampton (rotherham) has the lower crime rate at 90.5 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Brampton (rotherham) or Oughtibridge?

Brampton (rotherham) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Brampton (rotherham) or Oughtibridge?

Brampton (rotherham) has faster average broadband at 381.5 Mbps.

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