Town Pop. 506

Living in Cragg Vale: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cragg Vale is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Cragg Vale most outperforms the national norm: 46/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 26/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 4 scored places in the HX7 postcode district. Its transport score runs 13 points below the HX7 district's 59/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (84) and environment (80). Wider context for the surrounding area: HX7 postcode district.

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Cragg Vale scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
171.9 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 38 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 394% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cragg Road 23 crimes
  2. 2 Nest Estate 7 crimes
  3. 3 Coiners Fold 6 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 4.93 · PM2.5 5.764 · PM10 8.515 µg/m³
78
Green Space 86
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsCalderdale Royal Hospital5.4 mi
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary8.1 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary10.2 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgeryHebden Bridge Group Practice2.5 mi
GP capacity1,564 patients per GP
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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
26
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Calderdale
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
61.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
61.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired30.2%Student3.1%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary18.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.1%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership82.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
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

Transport
46
Mytholmroyd 1.6 mi
Hebden Bridge 2.1 mi
Sowerby Bridge 3.7 mi
J22 M62 5.4 mi
J22 M62 5.5 mi
J23 M62 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cragg Vale 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

Mytholmroyd 46 1.7 mi away ⇄
Luddenden Foot 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hebden Bridge 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Heptonstall 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sowerby Bridge 55 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ripponden 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
Barkisland 58 3.9 mi away ⇄
Todmorden 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Summit 46 4.8 mi away ⇄
Halifax 61 5.1 mi away ⇄
Holywell Green and Stainland 62 5.6 mi away ⇄
Outlane 62 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cragg Vale a nice place to live?

Cragg Vale has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cragg Vale is 45/100, 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 Cragg Vale?

Cragg Vale is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 87 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Cragg Vale

HX7 48 ⇄

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