Town Pop. 14,655

Living in Gomersal and Birkenshaw: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gomersal and Birkenshaw scores 60/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Gomersal and Birkenshaw most outperforms the national norm: 73/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 52/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the BD11 postcode district. No category drops below 50/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. That is 10 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BD11 postcode district.

60
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Gomersal and Birkenshaw scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
52
110.7 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 547 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 292 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Burglary 147 crimes
↑ 186% above national average
Other theft 134 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Vehicle crime 106 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
other 396 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 79 crimes
  2. 2 Spen Lane 53 crimes
  3. 3 Butts Hill 48 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 13.7 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
65
Green Space 33
Parks Ample 48
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 13

Services

Schools
56
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 13 in area · 31 within 4km
1Outstanding10Good2Requires Improvement
  • St John's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • BBG AcademySecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Gomersal Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Howard Park Community SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Millbridge, A Share Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St Patrick's Catholic Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsDewsbury & District Hospital1.7 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary4.8 mi
Leeds General Infirmary5.8 mi
Hospital waitsBradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.9%
Nearest GP surgeryKirkgate Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity2,461 patients per GP
0dentists2pharmacies

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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Kirklees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 353 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate61.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.2%Unemployed2.6%Retired25.2%Student3.2%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.1%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary24.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.4%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership77%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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 D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
73
Low Moor 2.6 mi
Batley 3.6 mi
Bradford Interchange 4.1 mi
J26 M62 1.2 mi
J1 M606 1.6 mi
J27 M62 1.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 10
Retail Shopping Ample 21
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £229,000 110
Detached £395,000 33
Semi-detached £240,000 30
Terraced £165,000 38
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£142k £237k £335k £430k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Drighlington 58 1.5 mi away ⇄
Cleckheaton 57 1.7 mi away ⇄
Oakenshaw 58 2.2 mi away ⇄
Batley 66 2.4 mi away ⇄
Heckmondwike 64 2.5 mi away ⇄
Liversedge 62 2.5 mi away ⇄
Scholes (near Cleckheaton) 56 2.6 mi away ⇄
Gildersome 58 2.6 mi away ⇄
Moor Top 62 3.6 mi away ⇄
Morley (Leeds) 59 3.7 mi away ⇄
Pudsey 65 4.1 mi away ⇄
Norwood Green 55 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gomersal and Birkenshaw a nice place to live?

Gomersal and Birkenshaw is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Gomersal and Birkenshaw is 60/100, 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 Gomersal and Birkenshaw?

Gomersal and Birkenshaw has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 52/100. There were 1,622 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gomersal and Birkenshaw?

Among the top-rated schools in Gomersal and Birkenshaw are St John's CofE Primary School, BBG Academy and Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 13 rated schools in Gomersal and Birkenshaw in total.

What are house prices like in Gomersal and Birkenshaw?

The current median house price in Gomersal and Birkenshaw is £229,000, around 20% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £395,000, semi-detached £240,000, terraced £165,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 110 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Gomersal and Birkenshaw in context

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Postcode districts in Gomersal and Birkenshaw

BD11 56 ⇄
BD19 59 ⇄
BD4 58 ⇄

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