Town Pop. 2,996

Living in Cullingworth: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cullingworth is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 98/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 56/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the BD13 postcode district, Cullingworth ranks 3rd. It scores 6 points below the BD13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. On broadband specifically, Cullingworth sits 25 points above the BD13 district figure of 73/100. For the surrounding area, see BD13 postcode district.

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Cullingworth scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
103.5 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 167 crimes
↑ 67% above national average
Burglary 35 crimes
↑ 234% above national average
Vehicle crime 28 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Public order 23 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
other 41 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Birkdale Close 24 crimes
  2. 2 Station Road 19 crimes
  3. 3 Blantyre Court 17 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 21
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 13 within 4km
1Good1Inadequate
  • Cullingworth Village Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Parkside SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Inadequate

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

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsBradford Royal Infirmary3.9 mi
Airedale General Hospital5.3 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital8.1 mi
Hospital waitsAiredale NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.3%
Nearest GP surgeryWilsden Medical Centre1.5 mi
GP capacity1,392 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)87.6%
available across Bradford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 105 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed2%Retired29.1%Student3%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.6%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary20.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.4%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership75.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Bradford · 2026-27
A £1,574
B £1,836
C £2,099
D £2,361
E £2,886
F £3,410
G £3,935
H £4,722
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
38
Bingley 2.9 mi
Keighley 2.9 mi
Crossflatts 3.1 mi
J3 M606 7.4 mi
J2 M606 7.8 mi
J2 M606 8.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £295,000 31
Detached £361,000 12
Semi-detached £285,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£130k £210k £293k £374k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Harden 47 1.4 mi away ⇄
Wilsden 55 1.5 mi away ⇄
Denholme 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Haworth 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Oxenhope 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Oakworth 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Keighley 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Thornton (Bradford) 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bingley 60 3.2 mi away ⇄
East Morton 55 3.9 mi away ⇄
Queensbury 56 4.6 mi away ⇄
Shipley (Bradford) 67 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cullingworth a nice place to live?

Cullingworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cullingworth is 46/100, 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 Cullingworth?

Cullingworth has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 310 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cullingworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Cullingworth is Cullingworth Village Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Cullingworth in total.

What are house prices like in Cullingworth?

The current median house price in Cullingworth is £295,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £361,000, semi-detached £285,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 52%. There were 31 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cullingworth in context

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Postcode districts in Cullingworth

BD13 52 ⇄

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