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Rotherham vs York: which is the better place to live?
Is Rotherham or York a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Rotherham and York across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Rotherham wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 77.7/100 versus 76.2/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Rotherham | York | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 77.7/100 | 76.2/100 | Rotherham |
| Better value | 65.6 | 61.6 | Rotherham |
| For families | 82.9 | 96.3 | York |
| For commuters | 79.2 | 65.5 | Rotherham |
| For healthcare access | 77 | 59.3 | Rotherham |
| Avg house price | £190,256 | £308,788 | Rotherham (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,382 | £2,287 | York (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 77.8% | 93.8% | York |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.1 | 52.4 | York (safer) |
| Gigabit broadband | 94.6% | 87.4% | Rotherham |
| Gera GP Access score | 77 | 59.3 | Rotherham |
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Rotherham wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 77.7/100 vs 76.2/100.
| Verdict | Rotherham | York | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77.7 | 76.2 | Rotherham (+1.5) |
| Better value | 65.6 | 61.6 | Rotherham (+4) |
| For families | 82.9 | 96.3 | York (+13.4) |
| For commuters | 79.2 | 65.5 | Rotherham (+13.7) |
| For healthcare access | 77 | 59.3 | Rotherham (+17.7) |
| Measure | Rotherham | York |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £190,256 | £308,788 |
| Band D council tax | £2,382 | £2,287 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 77.8% | 93.8% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.1 | 52.4 |
| Gigabit broadband | 94.6% | 87.4% |
| Gera GP Access score | 77 | 59.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rotherham or York a better place to live overall?
- Rotherham scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 77.7/100 versus 76.2/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 1.5 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Rotherham or York?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Rotherham is better value. Average house prices are £190,256 in Rotherham and £308,788 in York; Band D council tax is £2,382 versus £2,287 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Rotherham or York better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), York comes out ahead for families. Rotherham has 77.8% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 101.1 per 1,000; York has 93.8% and 52.4 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Rotherham or York?
- For connectivity, Rotherham has 94.6% gigabit-capable premises and York has 87.4% (Ofcom, June 2026). Rotherham leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Rotherham or York?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Rotherham scores 77 (South Yorkshire ICB) and York scores 59.3 (Humber and North Yorkshire ICB). Rotherham has the better GP access (NHS England, June 2026).
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Contains public sector information published by GeraRent and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Gera Liveability Index — joined UK government open data (June 2026, published 2026-06-19).