Town Pop. 2,436

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

Safety & Environment

Safety
22
208.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 262 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 48 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 37 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Public order 34 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Burglary 29 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
other 99 crimes
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  1. 1 Foster Park View 66 crimes
  2. 2 Milton Street 29 crimes
  3. 3 Burnholme 23 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 5.609 · PM2.5 5.938 · PM10 9.092 µg/m³
76
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Denholme Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsBradford Royal Infirmary3.7 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital6.6 mi
Airedale General Hospital6.7 mi
Hospital waitsAiredale NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.3%
Nearest GP surgeryWilsden Medical Centre1.7 mi
GP capacity1,063 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)87.6%
available across Bradford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 96 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
33
Employment rate61.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed61.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired21.7%Student3.8%Other inactive10.4%
Professional & managerial33.9%Skilled & technical38.1%Routine & elementary28.1%
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.8%Apprenticeship8.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership67.8%
Among the most-deprived 27% of areas in England
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
37
Bingley 4 mi
Crossflatts 4.4 mi
Keighley 4.5 mi
J3 M606 6.6 mi
J2 M606 7 mi
J2 M606 7.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
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 £189,500 38
Semi-detached £200,000 11
Terraced £106,250 20
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£98k £133k £169k £204k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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.

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