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Living in Badsworth: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Badsworth scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the WF9 postcode district.

Badsworth is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 6/100 for healthcare, a 93-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Badsworth sits 15 points above the WF9 district figure of 84/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94) and economic health (89). For the surrounding area, see WF9 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
69 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 15 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wentbridge Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 Kimberly Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Beacon Drive 4 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 7.07 · PM2.5 6.924 · PM10 12.468 µg/m³
71
Green Space 19
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Good
  • Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant 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
6
A&E departmentsPontefract Hospital3.9 mi
Pinderfields Hospital8.5 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary10 mi
Hospital waitsMid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.1%
Nearest GP surgeryCollege Lane Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity2,374 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)94.7%
available across Wakefield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate49.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.9%Unemployed2%Retired37.2%Student3.4%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.8%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary18.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership87.9%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Wakefield · 2026-27
A £1,531
B £1,787
C £2,042
D £2,297
E £2,807
F £3,318
G £3,828
H £4,594
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
28
Moorthorpe 2.4 mi
South Elmsall 2.5 mi
Fitzwilliam 3 mi
J40 A1(M) 3.9 mi
J33 M62 4.8 mi
J33 M62 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Badsworth 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

Thorpe Audlin 48 1.0 mi away ⇄
Upton (Wakefield) 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Low Ackworth 51 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ackworth Moor Top 53 1.9 mi away ⇄
High Ackworth 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
South Elmsall 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hemsworth 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
South Kirkby 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Darrington 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kirk Smeaton and Little Smeaton 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Brierley 42 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Badsworth a nice place to live?

Badsworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Badsworth is 50/100, 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 Badsworth?

Badsworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Badsworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Badsworth is Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Badsworth in total.

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Postcode districts in Badsworth

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