Town Pop. 1,398

Living in Emley: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Emley comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Emley most outperforms the national norm: 94/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 47/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Of the 11 places sharing the HD8 postcode district, Emley scores lowest. The HD8 district averages 57/100, putting Emley 6 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Emley sits 28 points above the HD8 district figure of 66/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HD8 postcode district.

51
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Settlement area

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Emley scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 14 crimes
↓ 70% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Other crime 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wentworth Avenue 4 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 3 crimes
  3. 3 Church Street 3 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 24
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
39
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Emley First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding

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 departmentsDewsbury & District Hospital5.8 mi
Pinderfields Hospital7.7 mi
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary7.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgerySkelmanthorpe Family Doctors1.8 mi
GP capacity1,511 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Kirklees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed1.8%Retired34.4%Student2.5%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary20.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.7%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership72.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
36
Denby Dale 3.1 mi
Shepley 3.5 mi
Stocksmoor 4 mi
J38 M1 3.3 mi
J38 M1 3.6 mi
J39 M1 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Emley in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Flockton 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Clayton West and Scissett 56 1.5 mi away ⇄
Skelmanthorpe 57 1.8 mi away ⇄
Grange Moor 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
West Bretton 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Middlestown and Overton 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Denby Dale 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
Netherton (Wakefield) 59 3.0 mi away ⇄
Shelley (Kirklees) 63 3.0 mi away ⇄
Kirkburton 62 3.1 mi away ⇄
Coxley (Wakefield) 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Cumberworth 56 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Emley a nice place to live?

Emley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Emley is 51/100, 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 Emley?

Emley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 40 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Emley?

Among the top-rated schools in Emley is Emley First School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Emley in total.

Emley in context

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Postcode districts in Emley

HD8 57 ⇄

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