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Living in Hade Edge: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hade Edge is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Among the 7 scored places sharing the HD9 postcode district, Hade Edge ranks 6th.

The HD9 district averages 56/100, putting Hade Edge 5 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Hade Edge sits 18 points above the HD9 district figure of 69/100. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see HD9 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Hade Edge scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
326.2 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 50 crimes
↑ 358% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 539% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 322% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 259% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bosham Mews 14 crimes
  2. 2 Longley Edge Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Bent Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
77
Green Space 49
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Hade Edge Junior, Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsHuddersfield Royal Infirmary7.4 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital11.1 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital11.7 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Shamsee, Ward and Associates2.2 mi
GP capacity1,388 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
63
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Kirklees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate65.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.1%Unemployed2.4%Retired21.7%Student4.4%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.3%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)20.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.2%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership81%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
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
34
Brockholes 3.6 mi
Stocksmoor 4.1 mi
Shepley 4.3 mi
J23 M62 8.6 mi
J24 M62 8.8 mi
J24 M62 9.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hade Edge 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

Scholes (near Hade Edge) 59 1.4 mi away ⇄
Holmfirth 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
Holmbridge 50 1.7 mi away ⇄
Upperthong 64 2.0 mi away ⇄
Crow Edge 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Honley 62 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shepley 64 4.0 mi away ⇄
Upper Cumberworth 56 4.3 mi away ⇄
Meltham 56 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ingbirchworth 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Millhouse Green 50 4.8 mi away ⇄
Shelley (Kirklees) 63 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hade Edge a nice place to live?

Hade Edge is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hade Edge is 51/100, 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 Hade Edge?

Hade Edge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 107 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Hade Edge in context

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Postcode districts in Hade Edge

HD9 56 ⇄

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