How safe is Brierley?

Brierley has a low crime rate of 70.9 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average.

Is Brierley a good place to live?

Brierley is a good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in South Yorkshire.

Brierley - Best areas to live in 2025 (and areas to avoid map)

Name: Brierley
Address: England, GB

Good Area

Outdoor Spaces

Amenities

C+

Transport

B+

Schools

Council	Barnsley
Crime Rate	✓average

C+

B+

A+

Crime hotspots

(off)

Nearby Places

Shafton Two Gates

village

C+

1.5 km away

Shafton

village

C+

1.8 km away

South Hiendley

village

1.9 km away

Grimethorpe

village

C+

2.0 km away

Upper Cudworth

village

C+

2.3 km away

Hemsworth

town

C+

2.5 km away

Shafton Two Gates

village

C+

1.5 km away

Shafton

village

C+

1.8 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Adequate

Play Space

Sparse

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Adequate

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Ample

Playing Field

Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Limited

Restaurants & Cafes

Limited

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

Fitzwilliam

Train

Schools

Outstanding

3 Schools

Good

10 Schools

Requires Improvement

2 Schools

Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Outstanding

Grove Lea Primary School

Outstanding

Cherry Dale Primary School

Outstanding

South Kirkby Academy

Good

House Prices

all dwelling types

£154,964

detached houses

£280,817

flats and maisonettes

£100,000

semi detached houses

£150,024

terraced houses

£120,017