Town Pop. 4,989

Living in Fitzwilliam and Kinsley: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 30/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Of the 6 places sharing the WF9 postcode district, Fitzwilliam and Kinsley scores lowest. The WF9 district averages 47/100, putting Fitzwilliam and Kinsley 6 points below its own postcode area. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see WF9 postcode district.

41
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
30
155.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 398 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 110 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 63 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Public order 50 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Other theft 41 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
other 116 crimes
Loading map…
  1. 1 Tombridge Crescent 82 crimes
  2. 2 Kinsley Street 45 crimes
  3. 3 Waterpark View 39 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.9 µg/m³
70
Green Space 28
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
31
4 schools in area · 14 within 4km
1Good3Ungraded
  • Fitzwilliam Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • King's Meadow AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Outwood Academy HemsworthSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • West End AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsPontefract Hospital4.4 mi
Pinderfields Hospital5.8 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital11.8 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Grange Medical Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity1,420 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
79
Full fibre (FTTP)94.7%
available across Wakefield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 132 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
15
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed54.7%Unemployed3.5%Retired18%Student2.9%Other inactive20.8%
Professional & managerial21.3%Skilled & technical29.1%Routine & elementary49.6%
No qualifications32.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)17.2%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership51.9%
Among the most-deprived 13% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Wakefield · 2026-27
A £1,531
B £1,787
C £2,042
D £2,297
E £2,807
F £3,318
G £3,828
H £4,594
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
52
Fitzwilliam 0.2 mi
Streethouse 3.4 mi
Featherstone 3.5 mi
J31 M62 5.5 mi
J32 M62 5.5 mi
J31 M62 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness None

Places like Fitzwilliam and Kinsley Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Fitzwilliam and Kinsley, but with a higher score in

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £155,000 25
Semi-detached £165,000 12
Terraced £140,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£111k £142k £174k £206k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Frequently asked questions

Is Fitzwilliam and Kinsley a nice place to live?

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Fitzwilliam and Kinsley is 41/100, 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 Fitzwilliam and Kinsley?

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 30/100. There were 778 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fitzwilliam and Kinsley?

Among the top-rated schools in Fitzwilliam and Kinsley is Fitzwilliam Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Fitzwilliam and Kinsley in total.

What are house prices like in Fitzwilliam and Kinsley?

The current median house price in Fitzwilliam and Kinsley is £155,000, around 46% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £165,000, terraced £140,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 25 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode