Town Pop. 569

Living in Coxley (Wakefield): Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Coxley (Wakefield) scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 54/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 48/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 15 scored places sharing the WF4 postcode district, Coxley (Wakefield) ranks 7th. On the national picture that lands Coxley (Wakefield) in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WF4 postcode district.

50
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Settlement area

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Coxley (Wakefield) scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
48
703 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 203 crimes
↑ 971% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 58 crimes
↑ 570% above national average
Vehicle crime 36 crimes
↑ 1219% above national average
Public order 34 crimes
↑ 820% above national average
Other crime 18 crimes
↑ 1480% above national average
other 51 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 New Hall Approach 95 crimes
  2. 2 New Hall Lane 28 crimes
  3. 3 Rachael Street 15 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 8.541 · PM2.5 6.857 · PM10 11.602 µg/m³
71
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
50
3 schools in area · 22 within 4km
3Good
  • Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Middlestown Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
40
A&E departmentsDewsbury & District Hospital4.2 mi
Pinderfields Hospital4.4 mi
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary9.2 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryMiddlestown Medical Centre0.8 mi
GP capacity2,140 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
29
Full fibre (FTTP)94.7%
available across Wakefield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired25.1%Student3%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.4%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary23.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)32%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership79.4%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Wakefield · 2026-27
A £1,531
B £1,787
C £2,042
D £2,297
E £2,807
F £3,318
G £3,828
H £4,594
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
54
Dewsbury 3.4 mi
Ravensthorpe 3.4 mi
Wakefield Westgate 3.7 mi
J40 M1 2 mi
J39 M1 2.1 mi
J39 M1 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Coxley (Wakefield) 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

Netherton (Wakefield) 59 0.6 mi away ⇄
Middlestown and Overton 49 0.9 mi away ⇄
Horbury 62 1.0 mi away ⇄
Ossett 62 1.9 mi away ⇄
Crigglestone and Durkar 57 2.2 mi away ⇄
West Bretton 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Flockton 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hall Green 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Dewsbury 60 3.0 mi away ⇄
Emley 51 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kirkhamgate 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Grange Moor 47 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coxley (Wakefield) a nice place to live?

Coxley (Wakefield) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Coxley (Wakefield) is 50/100, 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 Coxley (Wakefield)?

Coxley (Wakefield) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 48/100. There were 400 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Coxley (Wakefield)?

Among the top-rated schools in Coxley (Wakefield) are Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy, Middlestown Primary Academy and Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Coxley (Wakefield) in total.

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Postcode districts in Coxley (Wakefield)

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