Town Pop. 864

Living in Carlton (Leeds): Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Carlton (Leeds) scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Carlton (Leeds) most outperforms the national norm: 61/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 24/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Carlton (Leeds) places 7th of 8 in the WF3 postcode district. It scores 9 points below the WF3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. Its transport score runs 12 points below the WF3 district's 73/100. For the surrounding area, see WF3 postcode district.

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Carlton (Leeds) scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
24
501.2 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 172 crimes
↑ 498% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 64 crimes
↑ 387% above national average
Public order 55 crimes
↑ 880% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 39 crimes
↑ 563% above national average
Burglary 29 crimes
↑ 860% above national average
other 74 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Castle Road 51 crimes
  2. 2 Royds Lane 39 crimes
  3. 3 Manor Crescent 30 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 12.011 · PM2.5 7.434 · PM10 13.919 µg/m³
65
Green Space 46
Parks Ample 19
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
60
5 schools in area · 30 within 4km
1Outstanding4Good
  • Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Carlton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Robin Hood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Rodillian AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Rothwell 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
38
A&E departmentsPinderfields Hospital2.9 mi
St James's Hospital A&E4.5 mi
St. James's University Hospital4.6 mi
Hospital waitsMid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.1%
Nearest GP surgeryLofthouse Surgery0.8 mi
GP capacity2,455 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)92.5%
available across Leeds
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate56.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.9%Unemployed2.6%Retired29.4%Student3%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.8%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary25.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.4%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership72.1%
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
61
Outwood 1.9 mi
Woodlesford 2.2 mi
Normanton 3.9 mi
J29 M62 0.9 mi
J42 M1 1 mi
J30 M62 1.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Carlton (Leeds) 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

Lofthouse and Robin Hood 60 0.6 mi away ⇄
Rothwell (Leeds) 54 1.1 mi away ⇄
Thorpe on the Hill (Leeds) 59 1.4 mi away ⇄
Bottom Boat 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
East Ardsley 57 3.2 mi away ⇄
Swillington 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kirkhamgate 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Mickletown 62 3.6 mi away ⇄
Methley 60 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wakefield 61 3.8 mi away ⇄
Normanton (Wakefield) 56 4.2 mi away ⇄
Morley (Leeds) 59 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Carlton (Leeds) a nice place to live?

Carlton (Leeds) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Carlton (Leeds) is 52/100, 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 Carlton (Leeds)?

Crime levels in Carlton (Leeds) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 24/100. There were 433 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Carlton (Leeds)?

Among the top-rated schools in Carlton (Leeds) are Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School, Carlton Primary School and Robin Hood Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Carlton (Leeds) in total.

Carlton (Leeds) in context

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Postcode districts in Carlton (Leeds)

WF3 61 ⇄

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