Town Pop. 12,192

Living in Guiseley: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Guiseley comes out at 60/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Guiseley most outperforms the national norm: 62/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 49/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the LS19 postcode district. No category drops below 49/100, 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 LS19 postcode district.

60
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
49
126.2 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 557 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Shoplifting 284 crimes
↑ 199% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 170 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 111 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Public order 99 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
other 318 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 221 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 118 crimes
  3. 3 Town Gate Close 83 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 9.1 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
72
Green Space 82
Parks Ample 25
Sports Pitches Ample 22
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
54
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 11 in area · 22 within 4km
8Good3Ungraded
  • Green Meadows AcademySpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Guiseley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Guiseley SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hawksworth Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St. Oswald's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Tranmere Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Yeadon Westfield Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Yeadon Westfield Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Queensway Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
52
A&E departmentsBradford Royal Infirmary4.9 mi
Leeds General Infirmary7.5 mi
St. James's University Hospital8.3 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,443 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)92.5%
available across Leeds
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 309 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate61.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired26%Student3.7%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.2%Skilled & technical30.8%Routine & elementary19.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.2%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership75.3%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
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
62
Guiseley 0.2 mi
Menston 1.5 mi
Apperley Bridge 2.2 mi
J3 M606 7.6 mi
J2 M606 8 mi
J2 M606 8.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
60
Pubs & Bars Ample 10
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 23
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 87
Takeaways Ample 15
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £275,000 93
Detached £587,500 10
Semi-detached £305,000 35
Terraced £265,000 33
Flat / Maisonette £165,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£149k £302k £460k £613k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Menston 60 1.5 mi away ⇄
Yeadon 59 1.7 mi away ⇄
Esholt 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Rawdon 66 2.3 mi away ⇄
Otley (Leeds) 62 2.4 mi away ⇄
Baildon 61 2.8 mi away ⇄
Burley in Wharfedale 61 2.9 mi away ⇄
Calverley 71 3.3 mi away ⇄
Shipley (Bradford) 67 3.8 mi away ⇄
Pool-in-Wharfedale 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bramhope 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bingley 60 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Guiseley a nice place to live?

Guiseley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Guiseley 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 Guiseley?

Guiseley has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 49/100. There were 1,539 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Guiseley?

Among the top-rated schools in Guiseley are Green Meadows Academy, Guiseley Primary School and Guiseley School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 11 rated schools in Guiseley in total.

What are house prices like in Guiseley?

The current median house price in Guiseley is £275,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £587,500, semi-detached £305,000, terraced £265,000, flat £165,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%. There were 93 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Guiseley in context

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Postcode districts in Guiseley

LS19 61 ⇄
LS20 58 ⇄

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