Town Pop. 1,305

Living in East Morton: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Morton comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 51/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the BD20 postcode district, East Morton ranks 3rd.

It scores 9 points above the BD20 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. Safety (90) and economic health (83) sit at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands East Morton in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BD20 postcode district.

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East Morton scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
124.1 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 58 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 20 crimes
↑ 219% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Street Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Granby Drive 9 crimes
  3. 3 Southfield Mount 9 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 5.51 · PM2.5 5.795 · PM10 8.588 µg/m³
77
Green Space 34
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
41
2 schools in area · 14 within 4km
2Good
  • Crossflatts Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • East Morton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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 departmentsAiredale General Hospital4.6 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary4.9 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital11.3 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 surgeryOak Glen Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,281 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)87.6%
available across Bradford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 54 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate59.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.9%Student3.2%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary18.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.9%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership85.6%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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
51
Crossflatts 1.2 mi
Bingley 1.9 mi
Keighley 2.1 mi
J3 M606 8.7 mi
J2 M606 9.1 mi
J2 M606 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £232,500 16
Terraced £201,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£239k £257k £276k £294k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Bingley 60 2.0 mi away ⇄
Keighley 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
Harden 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wilsden 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ilkley 67 3.7 mi away ⇄
Baildon 61 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cullingworth 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Shipley (Bradford) 67 4.2 mi away ⇄
Silsden 48 4.4 mi away ⇄
Oakworth 51 4.6 mi away ⇄
Steeton 49 4.6 mi away ⇄
Menston 60 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Morton a nice place to live?

East Morton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for East Morton is 55/100, 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 East Morton?

East Morton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 162 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in East Morton?

Among the top-rated schools in East Morton are Crossflatts Primary School and East Morton CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in East Morton in total.

What are house prices like in East Morton?

The current median house price in East Morton is £232,500, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £201,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%.

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Postcode districts in East Morton

BD20 46 ⇄

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