Town Pop. 5,641

Living in Gildersome: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gildersome comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 67/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 41/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the BD11 postcode district, Gildersome ranks 2nd. No category drops below 41/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: BD11 postcode district.

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Gildersome scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
41
105.8 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 199 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 71 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Other theft 65 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Shoplifting 60 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 45 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
other 157 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 79 crimes
  2. 2 Wakefield Road 56 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 30 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 13.1 · PM2.5 7.6 · PM10 12.9 µg/m³
65
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
55
6 schools in area · 30 within 4km
1Outstanding5Good
  • Morley Victoria Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Asquith Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Birchfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bruntcliffe AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Gildersome Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2026
    Good
  • St Francis Catholic Primary School, MorleyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
55
A&E departmentsDewsbury & District Hospital3.2 mi
Leeds General Infirmary4 mi
St James's Hospital A&E5.1 mi
Hospital waitsBradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.9%
1 GP surgery in area 9 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,225 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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)92.5%
available across Leeds
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 138 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.1%Student3%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.6%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary25.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)29%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership73%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
Council tax Leeds · 2026-27
A £1,523
B £1,776
C £2,030
D £2,284
E £2,792
F £3,299
G £3,807
H £4,568
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
67
Morley 1.7 mi
Cottingley 1.9 mi
Batley 3.1 mi
J27 M62 0.6 mi
J27 M62 1 mi
J1 M621 2.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 16
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £240,000 41
Semi-detached £255,000 25
Terraced £185,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£179k £214k £249k £284k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Drighlington 58 1.2 mi away ⇄
Morley (Leeds) 59 1.4 mi away ⇄
Batley 66 2.4 mi away ⇄
Gomersal and Birkenshaw 60 2.6 mi away ⇄
East Ardsley 57 3.4 mi away ⇄
Pudsey 65 3.5 mi away ⇄
Heckmondwike 64 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cleckheaton 57 4.2 mi away ⇄
Liversedge 62 4.4 mi away ⇄
Thorpe on the Hill (Leeds) 59 4.6 mi away ⇄
Oakenshaw 58 4.6 mi away ⇄
Dewsbury 60 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gildersome a nice place to live?

Gildersome is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Gildersome is 58/100, 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 Gildersome?

Gildersome has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 41/100. There were 597 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gildersome?

Among the top-rated schools in Gildersome are Morley Victoria Primary School, Asquith Primary School and Birchfield Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Gildersome in total.

What are house prices like in Gildersome?

The current median house price in Gildersome is £240,000, around 16% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £255,000, terraced £185,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 41 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Gildersome in context

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Postcode districts in Gildersome

BD11 56 ⇄
LS27 59 ⇄

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