Worksop Town & South
Bassetlaw 013 · 4 sub-areas · 7,218 residents
Bassetlaw 013 is a residential stretch within Bassetlaw, home to around 7,200 people and one of the more affordable corners of the East Midlands. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £650 a month — well under half the UK average for a two-bed — and the deposit hurdle is modest enough that most renters can save their way to it in under four years.
Worksop Town & South is a commuter neighbourhood within Bassetlaw — train into Sheffield runs in around 44 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Worksop Town & South?
4 parks and 3 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £716 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Worksop Town & South in Bassetlaw
Living in Worksop Town & South
This part of Bassetlaw is solidly owner-occupied, predominantly car-dependent, and noticeably quieter in character than any nearby urban centre. The vast majority of residents — around two thirds — own their homes outright or with a mortgage, which shapes the feel of the place: established, relatively stable, not a neighbourhood of frequent turnover. Greenspace is genuinely accessible, with the nearest patch within about 320 metres of most households and more than half of residents within easy walking distance of it.
Rent here is among the lowest you'll find in England. A one-bed averages around £500 a month, a two-bed about £650, and a three-bed stays well under £800. These figures are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices, so treat them as a well-grounded guide rather than a precise guarantee — the official rent series only goes down to council level. Either way, you're looking at a market that's genuinely cheap by any national comparison. The median house price sits at just over £200,000, and the typical renter commits around 39% of take-home pay to rent — not low in absolute terms, but reflective of the modest local salaries rather than high rents.
The population skews older than most of England. More than a fifth of residents are 50–64 and another fifth are 65 or over, which means fewer young renters competing for stock and a slower-paced community feel. Single-person households make up nearly 30% of the area — higher than you'd expect in a predominantly family-oriented suburban district. The degree-qualified share, at around 26%, is close to the national average.
For transport, almost no one uses public transit for their commute — just 2.4% of residents — and two thirds drive. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk. The nearest major employment hub is accessible in around 43 minutes by car or public transport. Working from home is above average at around 17%, and every household in the area can access full gigabit broadband. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific pockets within this neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bassetlaw 013 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, established area with low rents, good broadband and accessible greenspace nearby. The trade-off is limited public transport, school quality ratings that fall well below the national average, and a crime rate that's above the UK norm. It suits people who drive, work from home, and prioritise affordability over urban amenity.
- What is the rent in Bassetlaw 013?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £500 a month, a two-bed about £650, and a three-bed roughly £790. These are estimates scaled from district-level data — the official figures only go down to council level — but they're grounded in local sale prices and give a reliable guide.
- Is Bassetlaw 013 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 253 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, which is above the UK national average of roughly 80. That's worth taking seriously, though rural areas can see inflated rates due to where crimes are logged rather than where victims live. It's worth checking the specific offence categories before making a decision.
- What's the commute from Bassetlaw 013 to the nearest city?
- Most residents drive — two thirds of commuters do. The nearest major employment hub is around 43 minutes away by car or public transport. Rail is available roughly 1.6 km from most households, but only 2.4% of residents actually use public transit to get to work, so plan around a car if you can.
- Who lives in Bassetlaw 013?
- Mostly older, settled owner-occupiers. More than 40% of residents are over 50, and two thirds own their home. Single-person households make up around 30% of the area. It's a predominantly UK-born, low-diversity community with a graduate share close to the national average.
- What schools are near Bassetlaw 013?
- There are 28 schools within 2km of most residents, but only around 18% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 16 km away. Families should map specific catchments for their street before relying on proximity.
- How affordable is buying a home in Bassetlaw 013?
- The median house price is just over £200,000, and a typical renter can save a deposit in under four years. That's a meaningful advantage over most of England. At around 39% of take-home pay going on rent, affordability is stretched relative to local salaries, but the deposit timeline remains realistic.