Town Pop. 4,635

Living in Clayton West and Scissett: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Clayton West and Scissett scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the HD8 postcode district, Clayton West and Scissett ranks 8th.

Its broadband score runs 31 points above the HD8 district's 66/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (80). On the national picture that lands Clayton West and Scissett in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: HD8 postcode district.

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Clayton West and Scissett scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
83.5 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 159 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Public order 42 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Burglary 37 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Other theft 29 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 74 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Langley Lane 40 crimes
  2. 2 Newlands Avenue 14 crimes
  3. 3 Busker Lane 13 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 6.896 · PM2.5 6.525 · PM10 10.425 µg/m³
73
Green Space 42
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
31
5 schools in area · 9 within 4km
3Good2Ungraded
  • Joseph Norton AcademySpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Scissett Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Skelmanthorpe AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Kaye's AcademyPrimary
    Ungraded
  • Scissett Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
38
A&E departmentsDewsbury & District Hospital7.1 mi
Pinderfields Hospital8 mi
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary8.7 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,171 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Kirklees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 107 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate61.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired26%Student3.6%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.5%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary22.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.9%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership78.7%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Kirklees · 2026-27
A £1,627
B £1,899
C £2,170
D £2,441
E £2,983
F £3,526
G £4,068
H £4,882
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
44
Denby Dale 2.4 mi
Darton 3.6 mi
Shepley 3.6 mi
J38 M1 2.9 mi
J38 M1 2.9 mi
J37 M1 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 20
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £295,000 41
Detached £400,000 19
Semi-detached £240,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£174k £246k £319k £390k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Skelmanthorpe 57 1.5 mi away ⇄
Emley 51 1.5 mi away ⇄
Denby Dale 57 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cawthorne 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
West Bretton 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Flockton 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Denby 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Upper Cumberworth 56 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shelley (Kirklees) 63 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ingbirchworth 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Grange Moor 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hoylandswaine 53 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clayton West and Scissett a nice place to live?

Clayton West and Scissett is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Clayton West and Scissett is 56/100, 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 Clayton West and Scissett?

Clayton West and Scissett is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 387 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Clayton West and Scissett?

Among the top-rated schools in Clayton West and Scissett are Joseph Norton Academy, Scissett Middle School and Skelmanthorpe Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Clayton West and Scissett in total.

What are house prices like in Clayton West and Scissett?

The current median house price in Clayton West and Scissett is £295,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £400,000, semi-detached £240,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 41 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Clayton West and Scissett

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