Is Wadsley Bridge a good place to live?
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In Wadsley Bridge (S6 1), recorded crime is 43% above the national average, homes sell for around £196,796 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 43% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£196,796
Population
22,217
Recorded crime
383.0
Schools
2
Broadband
92%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Wadsley Bridge S6 1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wadsley Bridge S6 1 is rated high. Around 15.8% of properties (986 of 6,239) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 317 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in S6 1, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (56 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in S6 1 (May 24–Jun 26, average 103/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 31%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 9,622
Owned 64% · Social rent 22% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for S6 1.
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Wadsley Bridge S6 1: frequently asked questions
Is Wadsley Bridge S6 1 a good place to live?
In Wadsley Bridge (S6 1), recorded crime is 43% above the national average, homes sell for around £196,796 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Wadsley Bridge S6 1?
Recorded crime in Wadsley Bridge S6 1 runs at 383.0 per 1,000 properties, 43% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wadsley Bridge S6 1 safe?
Crime in Wadsley Bridge S6 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Wadsley Bridge S6 1 runs at 383.0 per 1,000 properties, 43% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Wadsley Bridge S6 1?
Homes in Wadsley Bridge S6 1 sell for around £196,796 on average, based on 194 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Wadsley Bridge S6 1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wadsley Bridge S6 1 is rated high. Around 15.8% of properties (986 of 6,239) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 317 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Wadsley Bridge S6 1?
There are 2 schools in Wadsley Bridge S6 1 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Wadsley Bridge S6 1 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Wadsley Bridge S6 1, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Wadsley Bridge S6 1 a deprived area?
Wadsley Bridge S6 1 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).