Town Pop. 32,839

Living in Brighouse: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Brighouse is 59/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Brighouse most outperforms the national norm: 80/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 40/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Brighouse places 2nd of 3 in the BD12 postcode district. Notably, nothing falls below 40/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BD12 postcode district.

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Brighouse scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

124.6 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 1,822 crimes

↑ 67% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 387 crimes

↓ 22% below national average

Shoplifting 338 crimes

↑ 32% above national average

Public order 322 crimes

↑ 51% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 262 crimes

↑ 18% above national average

other 961 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Supermarket 184 crimes
2 Market Street 121 crimes
3 Parking Area 100 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 11.1 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³

Green Space 59

Parks Ample 27

Sports Pitches Ample 40

Allotments Ample 4

Golf Courses Ample 6

Tennis Courts Ample 15

Bowling Greens Ample 10

Playgrounds Ample 22

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 22 in area · 27 within 4km

4Outstanding14Good4Ungraded

Highbury SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Old Earth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth FormSpecial · inspected 2023
Outstanding
All Saints Catholic CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
Good
Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Brighouse High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
Good
Carr Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Cliffe Hill Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Field Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good

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

A&E departmentsHuddersfield Royal Infirmary1.8 mi

Calderdale Royal Hospital1.8 mi

Dewsbury & District Hospital4.1 mi

Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi

Routine referral (median)9 wks

Treated within 18 weeks76%

A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%

5 GP surgeries in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity1,891 patients per GP

5dentists9pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)77%

available across Calderdale

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

96.4%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

96.4%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 908 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate56.7%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed56.7%Unemployed2.6%Retired26.9%Student3.6%Other inactive10.2%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial40.2%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary27.7%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.7%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%

Home ownership69.5%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Brighouse 0.7 mi

Halifax 2.8 mi

Deighton 3.1 mi

J25 M62 1.7 mi

J25 M62 1.9 mi

J24 M62 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 40

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 33

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 19

Retail Shopping Ample 155

Takeaways Ample 21

Fitness Ample 10

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£202,500	277
Detached	£360,000	44
Semi-detached	£230,000	101
Terraced	£163,500	118
Flat / Maisonette	£107,250	14

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Brighouse a nice place to live?

Brighouse is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Brighouse is 59/100, 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 Brighouse?

Brighouse has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 40/100. There were 4,092 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brighouse?

Among the top-rated schools in Brighouse are Highbury School, Old Earth Primary School and St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 22 rated schools in Brighouse in total.

What are house prices like in Brighouse?

The current median house price in Brighouse is £202,500, around 29% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £360,000, semi-detached £230,000, terraced £163,500, flat £107,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%. There were 277 sales recorded in the past 12 months.