Town Pop. 1,564

Living in Flockton: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Flockton is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Among the 15 scored places sharing the WF4 postcode district, Flockton ranks 13th. The WF4 district averages 54/100, putting Flockton 9 points below its own postcode area.

Safety (82) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (9), lifestyle (13) and schools (27). That puts Flockton in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WF4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
79.3 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 75 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park Side 26 crimes
  2. 2 Denby Grange Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Grange Ash Close 10 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 7.469 · PM2.5 6.608 · PM10 10.948 µg/m³
72
Green Space 36
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Flockton CofE (C) First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsDewsbury & District Hospital4.7 mi
Pinderfields Hospital6.9 mi
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary6.9 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMiddlestown Medical Centre1.9 mi
GP capacity2,659 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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Kirklees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate65.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.1%Unemployed1.6%Retired22.8%Student3.3%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.9%Skilled & technical31.2%Routine & elementary20.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.5%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership79.1%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
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 C
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
33
Ravensthorpe 3.2 mi
Mirfield 3.6 mi
Shepley 4.1 mi
J38 M1 3.8 mi
J38 M1 4.3 mi
J39 M1 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Flockton 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

Emley 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Grange Moor 47 1.3 mi away ⇄
Middlestown and Overton 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Netherton (Wakefield) 59 2.5 mi away ⇄
Clayton West and Scissett 56 2.7 mi away ⇄
Coxley (Wakefield) 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Skelmanthorpe 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
West Bretton 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Kirkburton 62 3.1 mi away ⇄
Lepton 58 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shelley (Kirklees) 63 3.5 mi away ⇄
Horbury 62 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Flockton a nice place to live?

Flockton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Flockton is 45/100, 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 Flockton?

Flockton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 124 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Flockton?

Among the top-rated schools in Flockton is Flockton CofE (C) First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Flockton in total.

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Postcode districts in Flockton

WF4 54 ⇄

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