Town Pop. 754

Living in Barkisland: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barkisland comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 53/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Barkisland places 4th of 5 in the HX4 postcode district.

Its transport score runs 14 points below the HX4 district's 67/100. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Economic health (91) and safety (90) sit at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HX4 postcode district.

58
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Settlement area

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Barkisland scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
245.4 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 85 crimes
↑ 238% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 368% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 506% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 204% above national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 22 crimes
  2. 2 Saddleworth Road 19 crimes
  3. 3 Spinners Hollow 13 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 6.064 · PM2.5 6.055 · PM10 9.163 µg/m³
76
Green Space 37
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area · 14 within 4km
2Good
  • Barkisland CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Ripponden 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
48
A&E departmentsCalderdale Royal Hospital2.9 mi
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary4 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary10 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgeryBrig Royd Surgery0.7 mi
GP capacity1,181 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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Calderdale
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate65.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired23.2%Student3.8%Other inactive5.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.9%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary14%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.4%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership81.5%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Calderdale · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,882
C £2,151
D £2,420
E £2,958
F £3,496
G £4,033
H £4,840
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
53
Sowerby Bridge 2.2 mi
Slaithwaite 3.9 mi
Halifax 4.1 mi
J23 M62 2.5 mi
J24 M62 3.2 mi
J24 M62 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
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 Barkisland 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

Ripponden 54 1.2 mi away ⇄
Holywell Green and Stainland 62 1.9 mi away ⇄
Sowerby Bridge 55 2.0 mi away ⇄
Outlane 62 2.1 mi away ⇄
Scapegoat Hill 69 3.1 mi away ⇄
Elland 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bolster Moor 69 3.5 mi away ⇄
Luddenden Foot 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Halifax 61 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cragg Vale 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Linthwaite and Slaithwaite 60 4.3 mi away ⇄
Mytholmroyd 46 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barkisland a nice place to live?

Barkisland is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Barkisland is 58/100, 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 Barkisland?

Barkisland is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 185 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barkisland?

Among the top-rated schools in Barkisland are Barkisland CofE VA Primary School and Ripponden Junior and Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Barkisland in total.

Barkisland in context

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Postcode districts in Barkisland

HX4 58 ⇄

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