Town Pop. 1,035

Living in Aberford: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Aberford is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Aberford most outperforms the national norm: 80/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 72/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the LS25 postcode district, Aberford ranks 6th. Against the wider LS25 district average of 58/100, that is 17 points below. Its broadband score runs 8 points above the LS25 district's 72/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LS25 postcode district.

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Aberford scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
204.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 91 crimes
↑ 164% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 426% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 128% above national average
other 48 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lotherton Lane 20 crimes
  2. 2 Alness Avenue 16 crimes
  3. 3 Carrfield Lane 12 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 9.652 · PM2.5 6.883 · PM10 14.227 µg/m³
68
Green Space 43
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Aberford Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsSt. James's University Hospital7.2 mi
St James's Hospital A&E7.2 mi
Leeds General Infirmary8.5 mi
Hospital waitsLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.3%
Nearest GP surgeryMoorfield House Surgery3.2 mi
GP capacity1,346 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
80
Full fibre (FTTP)92.5%
available across Leeds
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.8%Unemployed2.7%Retired26.3%Student3.3%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.5%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.8%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership79.1%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
Council tax Leeds · 2026-27
A £1,523
B £1,776
C £2,030
D £2,284
E £2,792
F £3,299
G £3,807
H £4,568
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Garforth 3 mi
East Garforth 3.1 mi
Micklefield 3.1 mi
J44 A1(M) 0.8 mi
J43 A1(M) 1.3 mi
J44 A1(M) 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Aberford in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Barwick in Elmet 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Saxton 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Micklefield 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Garforth 64 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bramham 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Scholes (Leeds) 62 3.4 mi away ⇄
Barkston Ash 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Thorner 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Kippax 63 4.5 mi away ⇄
Tadcaster 47 4.5 mi away ⇄
Boston Spa 59 4.7 mi away ⇄
Scarcroft 49 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aberford a nice place to live?

Aberford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Aberford is 41/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Aberford?

Aberford has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 212 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Aberford?

Among the top-rated schools in Aberford is Aberford Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Aberford in total.

Aberford in context

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Postcode districts in Aberford

LS25 58 ⇄

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