Town Pop. 6,249

Living in Allerton Bywater: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Allerton Bywater scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Allerton Bywater most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 52/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Allerton Bywater places 4th of 6 in the LS26 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Allerton Bywater sits 15 points above the LS26 district figure of 81/100. That puts Allerton Bywater in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see LS26 postcode district.

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Allerton Bywater scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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LS26 0AA LS26 1BN LS26 8AA LS26 9AA LS26 WF10

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
52
106.4 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 277 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 108 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 68 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Vehicle crime 51 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Burglary 42 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
other 119 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 74 crimes
  2. 2 Glencoe Gardens 35 crimes
  3. 3 Silkstone Square 24 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 8.499 · PM2.5 6.931 · PM10 12.41 µg/m³
70
Green Space 60
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Ample 12
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
44
3 schools in area · 16 within 4km
3Good
  • Allerton Bywater Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Brigshaw High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Great Preston VC CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
50
A&E departmentsPontefract Hospital4 mi
Pinderfields Hospital5.6 mi
St James's Hospital A&E5.8 mi
Hospital waitsBarnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks71%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.5%
1 GP surgery in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,684 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)92.5%
available across Leeds
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 144 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate61.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.4%Unemployed2.5%Retired24.5%Student3.3%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.2%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary29.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.5%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership71.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
51
Castleford 2.1 mi
Woodlesford 2.8 mi
East Garforth 2.8 mi
J31 M62 3.1 mi
J31 M62 3.1 mi
J46 M1 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £210,000 39
Semi-detached £245,000 17
Terraced £170,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£145k £213k £283k £350k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Kippax 63 1.3 mi away ⇄
Mickletown 62 1.4 mi away ⇄
Methley 60 1.9 mi away ⇄
Swillington 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Castleford 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
Garforth 64 2.8 mi away ⇄
Micklefield 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Normanton (Wakefield) 56 3.6 mi away ⇄
Fairburn 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Rothwell (Leeds) 54 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bottom Boat 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
Brotherton 42 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Allerton Bywater a nice place to live?

Allerton Bywater is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Allerton Bywater is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Allerton Bywater?

Allerton Bywater has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 52/100. There were 665 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Allerton Bywater?

Among the top-rated schools in Allerton Bywater are Allerton Bywater Primary School, Brigshaw High School and Great Preston VC CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Allerton Bywater in total.

What are house prices like in Allerton Bywater?

The current median house price in Allerton Bywater is £210,000, around 26% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £245,000, terraced £170,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 39 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Allerton Bywater in context

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Postcode districts in Allerton Bywater

LS26 54 ⇄
WF10 55 ⇄

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