Living in Denholme: Liveability Score 38/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Denholme comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Denholme most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 22/100 versus a median of 88/100.
Of the 5 places sharing the BD13 postcode district, Denholme scores lowest. Denholme is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 7/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 14 points below the BD13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BD13 postcode district.
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Score breakdown
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £189,500 | 38 |
| Semi-detached | £200,000 | 11 |
| Terraced | £106,250 | 20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Denholme a nice place to live?
Denholme has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Denholme is 38/100, 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 Denholme?
Crime levels in Denholme are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 22/100. There were 509 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are the best schools in Denholme?
Among the top-rated schools in Denholme is Denholme Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Denholme in total.
What are house prices like in Denholme?
The current median house price in Denholme is £189,500, around 34% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £200,000, terraced £106,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 42%. There were 38 sales recorded in the past 12 months.
Denholme in context
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