Town Pop. 2,774

Living in Denby Dale: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Denby Dale scores 57/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Denby Dale most outperforms the national norm: 53/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Among the 11 scored places sharing the HD8 postcode district, Denby Dale ranks 6th.

Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90) and broadband (83). On the national picture that lands Denby Dale in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HD8 postcode district.

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Denby Dale scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
109.9 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 142 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 39 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 23 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Public order 23 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
other 55 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Busker Lane 13 crimes
  2. 2 Gilthwaites Crescent 13 crimes
  3. 3 Pingle Rise 12 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 12 µg/m³
73
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
31
4 schools in area · 13 within 4km
4Good
  • Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Denby Dale First and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Joseph Norton AcademySpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Aidan's Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsHuddersfield Royal Infirmary8.2 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital8.3 mi
Pinderfields Hospital9.9 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgerySkelmanthorpe Family Doctors1.2 mi
GP capacity1,733 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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Kirklees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 86 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired30.4%Student3.3%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.8%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.1%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership80.3%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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
53
Denby Dale 0.4 mi
Shepley 2.3 mi
Stocksmoor 3.2 mi
J38 M1 4.7 mi
J38 M1 4.8 mi
J37 M1 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 16
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 £260,000 23
Detached £374,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£194k £275k £359k £441k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Upper Denby 55 0.9 mi away ⇄
Skelmanthorpe 57 1.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Cumberworth 56 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ingbirchworth 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Clayton West and Scissett 56 2.0 mi away ⇄
Shelley (Kirklees) 63 2.4 mi away ⇄
Shepley 64 2.4 mi away ⇄
Emley 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hoylandswaine 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cawthorne 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Thurlstone 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Millhouse Green 50 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Denby Dale a nice place to live?

Denby Dale is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Denby Dale 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 Denby Dale?

Denby Dale is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 305 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Denby Dale?

Among the top-rated schools in Denby Dale are Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Denby Dale First and Nursery School and Joseph Norton Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Denby Dale in total.

What are house prices like in Denby Dale?

The current median house price in Denby Dale is £260,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £374,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Denby Dale

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