Town Pop. 6,387

Living in Crigglestone and Durkar: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Crigglestone and Durkar comes out at 57/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Crigglestone and Durkar most outperforms the national norm: 57/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 56/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the WF4 postcode district. Notably, nothing falls below 40/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. Broadband (95) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: WF4 postcode district.

57
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
120.7 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 378 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 98 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 66 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 55 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Other theft 43 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 131 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Denby Dale Road West 55 crimes
  2. 2 Daw Green Avenue 35 crimes
  3. 3 Swallow Way 29 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 9.5 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 13.5 µg/m³
68
Green Space 47
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
50
5 schools in area · 20 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good1Ungraded
  • Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Crigglestone Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Crigglestone St James CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hendal Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
40
A&E departmentsPinderfields Hospital2.9 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital5.8 mi
Pontefract Hospital8.8 mi
Hospital waitsLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.3%
Nearest GP surgeryChapelthorpe Medical Centre1.1 mi
GP capacity1,317 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)94.7%
available across Wakefield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 148 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed2.6%Retired26.8%Student2.9%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.7%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary27.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.7%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership77.1%
Among the least-deprived 40% 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 D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
57
Sandal and Agbrigg 2.4 mi
Wakefield Westgate 2.8 mi
Wakefield Kirkgate 2.9 mi
J39 M1 0.1 mi
J39 M1 0.7 mi
J40 M1 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £237,250 60
Detached £387,500 12
Semi-detached £236,000 36
Terraced £177,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£159k £226k £294k £361k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hall Green 49 0.9 mi away ⇄
Horbury 62 1.7 mi away ⇄
Netherton (Wakefield) 59 2.0 mi away ⇄
Woolley 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Coxley (Wakefield) 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
West Bretton 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Walton (Wakefield) 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wakefield 61 3.0 mi away ⇄
Middlestown and Overton 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Notton (Wakefield) 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ossett 62 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kirkhamgate 53 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Crigglestone and Durkar a nice place to live?

Crigglestone and Durkar is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Crigglestone and Durkar is 57/100, 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 Crigglestone and Durkar?

Crigglestone and Durkar has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 771 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Crigglestone and Durkar?

Among the top-rated schools in Crigglestone and Durkar are Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School, Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School and Crigglestone Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Crigglestone and Durkar in total.

What are house prices like in Crigglestone and Durkar?

The current median house price in Crigglestone and Durkar is £237,250, around 17% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £387,500, semi-detached £236,000, terraced £177,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 60 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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