Toll Bar’s story
1 listed building
Historic England lists them inside Toll Bar’s built-up area.
19% of its homes were built before 1919, against 15% in the typical UK town.
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Toll BarSouth Yorkshire
With 1,213 residents, it is a village in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
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Photo: Bill Henderson · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
1,213
Census 2021 · Doncaster council
Median home
£124K
22 sales in 3 years
Median age
37.5
18% are 65+ · South Yorkshire 18%
Degree level
15%
of residents 16+ · England 34%
Walk, cycle, bus
18%
of commuters · England 27%
Is Toll Bar a good place to live?
Homes are affordable (A): the median home sold for £124,000, 2.9 years of area income. It is strong on walkability as well (B+): 18% of commuters get to work on foot, by bike or by public transport. Crime is the sore point: police record 79.1 violent and sexual offences per 1,000 residents a year, and 35.7 home and vehicle crimes. Against UK towns of 1,000 to 2,500 people, it has more crime per resident than 100%. Health outcomes fall short of most towns (D−): life expectancy 73.1 for men, 77.6 for women. Jobs & income is weaker too — the mean household earns £35,854 a year.
Figures: prices, HM Land Registry, the last three years · commuting, Census 2021 · crime, police.uk, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026 · life expectancy and income, ONS · claimants, DWP. With fewer than 2,500 residents, Toll Bar has subject grades but no overall one.
What makes Toll Bar stand out
The 3 things Toll Bar does most differently from other towns.
How Toll Bar grades
Each subject compared with the 2,160 UK towns with an overall grade (schools within England), ordered by how far Toll Bar is from typical. American towns are graded separately.
SafetyBased on crimes reported per residentD−Open →HealthHealth outcomes are among the weakest comparedD−Open →Jobs & incomeNear the bottom of the towns comparedDOpen →Cost of livingGraded on home prices against local incomesAOpen →Hazard risk3.2% of homes at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers or the seaC−Open →WalkabilityEasier than most to get around on footB+Open →SchoolsPrimary results beat 30% of towns in England; secondary results beat 63% of towns in EnglandB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
History1 listed buildingC−Open →Outdoors100% live within 400 m of a park; 10.9 ha of public green space per 1,000 residentsB+Open →Civic life0.8 local charities per 1,000 residents; 0% live within 1 km of a libraryDOpen →
How TownRatings grades towns →
The data
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Toll Bar.
Who lives here
Degrees are less common in Toll Bar than in South Yorkshire’s towns or across England’s towns: 15% of adults
Children under 15 make up 24%, above South Yorkshire’s towns (17%) and England’s towns (18%) alike. Aged 15 to 24: 9.6% of residents. Half the people of Toll Bar are older than 37.5.
37.5median age
Toll BarSouth YorkshireEngland
Ages · share of residents
18%
Qualifications · residents 16 and older
No qualifications33%
Apprenticeship8%
A levels or similar15%
Degree level15%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
About 90 men for every 100 women. Across England, 51% of residents are women.
| Toll Bar | South Yorkshire | England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 24% | 17% | 18% |
| 15–24 | 9.6% | 13% | 12% |
| 25–44 | 26% | 26% | 27% |
| 45–64 | 23% | 26% | 25% |
| 65+ | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| A levels or similar | 15% | 18% | 17% |
| Degree level | 15% | 27% | 34% |
ONS Census 2021 · South Yorkshire and England: all residents of their built-up areas · OGL
SchoolsB−
Results at Toll Bar’s schools trail 54% of towns in England
Attainment 8 at the 2 secondary schools within 3 km averages 46.2, and 52% of pupils get grade 5 or above in English and maths. Its only school is listed below. Key Stage 2 results at the 15 primary schools within 3 km: 58% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (three-year average).
B−School Grade
| School | Level | Pupils | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toll Bar Primary SchoolLargest primary schoolPrimary | Primary | 186 | D |
Department for Education · GIAS, Key Stage 2 and GCSE resultsThe Schools page →
Safety
More crimes per resident in Toll Bar than in 100% of UK towns
Police recorded 179 crimes inside Toll Bar’s built-up area in the 12 months to August 2026, plus 21 reports of anti-social behaviour. Anti-social behaviour, shown but not graded, came to 19.8 reports per 1,000, higher than both South Yorkshire’s towns (13.4) and England’s towns (7.8). 52% of the crimes fell under violence and sexual offences.
79.1violent and sexual offences per 1,000 a yearD−Safety Grade
Compared with UK towns its sizeLess crime per resident than 0% of the 1,541 UK towns of 1,000 to 2,500 people: more crime than most for its size. Context only, not part of the grade.
Reports by type · Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Violence & sexual93
Damage & arson30
Public order12
Vehicle crime12
Burglary9
Drugs8
Other crime5
Other theft4
Anti-social21
Not gradedAnti-social behaviour, shoplifting and other theft are shown but left out of the Safety Grade, which counts violence and crimes against homes and vehicles per resident.
79.1
violent and sexual offences per 1,000 residents a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
35.7
burglary, vehicle crime and damage per 1,000 a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
19.8
anti-social behaviour reports per 1,000 (not graded)
179
crimes recorded in the 12 months to August 2026
data.police.uk street-level crime · points inside the ONS built-up-area boundary · OGL · The police category of violence and sexual offences includes harassment and stalking.
Health
Toll Bar’s life expectancy trails 99% of UK towns
76% of Toll Bar’s residents described their health as good or very good at the census, lower than both South Yorkshire’s towns (79%) and England’s towns (82%). At the census, 9.9% of people here described their health as bad or very bad. There is no GP practice here: the nearest is 1 miles off. Also worth knowing: a disability affects a quarter of people locally.
76%good or very good healthD−Health Grade
General health, self-reported
Good or very good 76%Fair 14%Bad or very bad 10%
| Census 2021 | Toll Bar | South Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good or very good health | 76% | 79% | 82% |
| Bad or very bad health | 9.9% | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| Disabled (Equality Act) | 25% | 21% | 17% |
73.1
life expectancy at birth, men (2019–23)
77.6
life expectancy at birth, women
ONS Census 2021, general health and disability · OHID Fingertips, life expectancy 2019–23 · OGL · Self-reported health favours young towns, since these answers ignore age; the Health Grade leans on age-adjusted measures such as life expectancy and early deaths.
HousingCost of living grade A
Social housing is more common in Toll Bar than in South Yorkshire’s towns or across England’s towns, at 38% of households
41% of households own their home, lower than both South Yorkshire’s towns (61%) and England’s towns (61%). Private rents average £694 a month across the Doncaster council area. Behind the median of £124,000: 22 standard sales inside Toll Bar’s built-up area, September 2023 to August 2026.
£124Kmedian sale
Median sale price · Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
Toll Bar£124K
Typical UK town£277K
| By type | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | £137,500 | 10 |
| Terraced | £95,000 | 9 |
41%
of households own their home · England 61%
18%
rent privately · England 21%
£694
average private rent a month, Doncaster council area
£2,125
council tax, Band D, 2026–27
HM Land Registry Price Paid · ONS private rents · MHCLG / Welsh Government council tax · ONS Census 2021 tenure · OGL
History
Toll Bar’s one listed building is Grade II
The heritage lists give each building’s grade but not its age, so we don’t say which is oldest.
Homes from before 1919 make up nearly a fifth of the total, above South Yorkshire’s towns (14%) and England’s towns (16%) alike. For its size, Toll Bar has 8 listed buildings per 10,000 residents.
1listed buildingsC−History Grade
Listed buildings by grade · Historic England
Grade I0
Grade II*0
Grade II1
0
scheduled monuments
0
registered parks and gardens
19%
of homes built before 1919 · typical UK town 15%
8
listed buildings per 10,000 residents · typical UK town 24
Historic England list, October 2026 · Valuation Office Agency, homes by build period · OGL
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D
More people aged 16 to 64 in Toll Bar claim unemployment benefits than in South Yorkshire’s towns or England’s towns: 5.7%
The Census was taken on 21 March 2021, in lockdown, so 15% of workers were mainly at home; shares here are of those who travelled.
For 37% of commuters, work was under 5 km away. Work in town: 6% of resident commuters. 15% of workers worked mainly from home, below both South Yorkshire’s towns (23%) and England’s towns (31%).
18%walk, cycle or ride
How commuters got to work · March 2021
Driving79%
On foot8%
Bus8%
Bicycle2%
Train1%
37%
of commuters travel under 5 km · England 45%
15%
worked mainly from home in March 2021
£36K
mean household income, before tax
5.7%
of 16 to 64s claim unemployment benefits (2026)
B+
Walkability: more walkable than 70% of UK towns
ONS Census 2021, method of travel and distance to work · ONS small-area income · DWP claimant count · OGL
Nearby attractions
All attractions →Cusworth Hall and 2 more in and around Toll Bar
Museums, castles, gardens and days out in and near Toll Bar. Best known first.
MuseumCusworth Hall3.9 km outside town, to the south
MuseumDanum Gallery, Library and Museum4.8 km outside town, to the southMuseumMuseumKings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum4.8 km outside town, to the southPlaces: © OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata
Photos: each place’s Wikidata image, from Wikimedia Commons under the licence below (our copy, resized).
Photo credits (2)
- Cusworth Hall: Foto43, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Danum Gallery, Library and Museum: Marasmusine (Janine Timiney), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Toll Bar
14pages on Toll Bar
The big questions
SafetyD−79.1 violent and sexual offences per 1,000 residents a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026Cost of livingAMedian home £124K · rent £694 a monthHousing7 sold in 12 months · busiest street Askern RoadSchoolsB−1 state schoolHealthD−Life expectancy 73.1 (men), 77.6 (women)Work & commuteD38% of working residents work in the townFlood & hazardsC−3.2% of homes at high or medium flood risk
Out and about
Toll Bar’s neighbours
The nearest built-up areas, from ONS’s 2022 boundaries. See them on the map →
ArkseyBentleyAdwick le StreetScawthorpe and CusworthAskernSprotbroughKirk Sandall and EdenthorpeToll Bar
How the neighbours grade
| Town | People | Miles | Overall | Cost | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toll Bar | 1,213 | — | — | A | D− | D− |
| Arksey | 1,578 | 1.4 | — | A | A− | C− |
| Bentley | 12,044 | 1.5 | C− | A | D− | D− |
| Adwick le Street | 18,326 | 1.5 | C− | A | D− | D |
| Scawthorpe and Cusworth | 13,020 | 1.8 | B | A | C− | C |
| Askern | 5,439 | 3.2 | D | A | D− | D |
| Sprotbrough | 7,546 | 3.3 | A− | B | B | B |
| Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe | 13,090 | 3.7 | B | A− | C | C+ |
Arksey has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. People: Census 2021. Miles: centre to centre.
Questions about Toll Bar
Is Toll Bar expensive to live in?
Homes cost less than in most UK towns: the median sale over three years was £124,000, against £277,000 in the typical UK town. By type: terraced houses £95,000 and semi-detached houses £137,500.
Does Toll Bar flood?
Surface water isn’t included. Check a specific address on GOV.UK’s flood risk service.
About Toll Bar
Village in South Yorkshire, England
Toll Bar is a built-up area of 1,213 people, in the Doncaster council area. TownRatings uses ONS’s 2022 built-up areas as towns: the physical town, as people mean the word, rather than a council district, so its figures cover the town itself.
Built from ONS geography and Census 2021
- Population
- 1,213 (Census 2021)
- Council
- Doncaster
- County
- South Yorkshire
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
- ONS code
- E63001139
Sources: ONS Census 2021, output areas summed to the ONS 2022 built-up area · HM Land Registry Price Paid (standard sales, September 2023 to August 2026) · ONS Price Index of Private Rents (August 2026, by council) · MHCLG and Welsh Government council tax, Band D 2026–27 (with parish precepts in England) · data.police.uk street-level crime, 36 months to August 2026, points inside the built-up-area boundary · ONS small-area life expectancy and healthy life expectancy, 2019 to 2023 (England and Wales), OHID Fingertips small-area indicators (England) and Census 2021 health, adjusted for age · ONS small-area income estimates (financial year ending 2023) · DWP claimant count via Nomis (January to August 2026) · Historic England, National Heritage List for England (listed buildings, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, battlefields, World Heritage Sites), October 2026, inside the ONS 2022 built-up-area boundary · Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties by build period (31 March 2025) · TownRatings grades: our own summary of the data, ranked against UK towns only. All under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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