| Council | Barnsley |
| Crime Rate | High for a Yorkshire and the Humber village 6% above the national average. |
| Vibe | 🌳 Parklife |
No train or motorway links found nearby
The average house price in Shafton is £166,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Shafton house price trends over the last 30 years.
£166,000
£265,000
£162,500
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Is Shafton a nice place to live?
Shafton is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces.
How safe is Shafton?
Shafton has a high crime rate for a Yorkshire and the Humber village, with around 79 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 6% above the national average, and about average for South Yorkshire.
What are the best schools in Shafton?
Shafton has 17 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Cherry Dale Primary School and Birkwood Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Milefield Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Shafton?
The majority of residents in Shafton identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is Christian (54%).