Town Pop. 2,208

Living in Barwick in Elmet: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Barwick in Elmet is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Barwick in Elmet most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Schools falls furthest short: 8/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the LS15 postcode district. The LS15 district averages 62/100, putting Barwick in Elmet 14 points below its own postcode area. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). For the surrounding area, see LS15 postcode district.

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Barwick in Elmet scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
60.2 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 57 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Public order 12 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Cross 12 crimes
  2. 2 Carrfield Lane 12 crimes
  3. 3 Meadow View 9 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 7.7 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
72
Green Space 50
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and NurseryPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsSt. James's University Hospital5.2 mi
St James's Hospital A&E5.2 mi
Leeds General Infirmary6.5 mi
Hospital waitsLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.3%
Nearest GP surgeryMoorfield House Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity1,272 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)92.5%
available across Leeds
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 78 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate52.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired36.2%Student2.2%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.4%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.4%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership82.3%
Among the least-deprived 23% 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
26
Garforth 2.3 mi
East Garforth 2.7 mi
Cross Gates 2.9 mi
J47 M1 1.9 mi
J46 M1 2.2 mi
J44 A1(M) 2.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £325,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£258k £327k £398k £468k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Scholes (Leeds) 62 1.4 mi away ⇄
Aberford 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Thorner 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Garforth 64 2.6 mi away ⇄
Micklefield 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Scarcroft 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Shadwell 57 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bramham 58 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kippax 63 4.2 mi away ⇄
Swillington 53 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bardsey 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Saxton 41 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barwick in Elmet a nice place to live?

Barwick in Elmet has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barwick in Elmet is 48/100, 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 Barwick in Elmet?

Barwick in Elmet is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 133 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Barwick in Elmet?

The current median house price in Barwick in Elmet is £325,000, around 14% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%.

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Postcode districts in Barwick in Elmet

LS15 62 ⇄

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