Town Pop. 4,914

Living in Havercroft and Ryhill: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Havercroft and Ryhill comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Havercroft and Ryhill most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 21/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Among the 15 scored places sharing the WF4 postcode district, Havercroft and Ryhill ranks 8th. The WF4 district averages 54/100, putting Havercroft and Ryhill 5 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 19 points above the WF4 district's 77/100. For the surrounding area, see WF4 postcode district.

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Havercroft and Ryhill scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
50
104.6 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 269 crimes
↑ 64% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 44 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Public order 40 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Burglary 24 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
other 88 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Beachill Drive 30 crimes
  2. 2 Mulberry Place 30 crimes
  3. 3 Cow Lane 25 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12 µg/m³
72
Green Space 32
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
37
3 schools in area · 15 within 4km
3Good
  • Outwood Primary Academy Newstead GreenPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • South Hiendley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsPinderfields Hospital5.3 mi
Pontefract Hospital5.6 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital10.6 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,885 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)94.7%
available across Wakefield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 117 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
21
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.9%Retired22.2%Student2.8%Other inactive18.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial23.1%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary45%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications29.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)17.5%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership60.5%
Among the most-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Wakefield · 2026-27
A £1,531
B £1,787
C £2,042
D £2,297
E £2,807
F £3,318
G £3,828
H £4,594
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
47
Fitzwilliam 1.6 mi
Streethouse 3.7 mi
Sandal and Agbrigg 3.9 mi
J39 M1 5.2 mi
J39 M1 5.2 mi
J38 M1 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £175,000 29
Semi-detached £190,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£121k £144k £169k £193k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

South Hiendley 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Brierley 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Royston (Barnsley) 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
Crofton 57 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hemsworth 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Notton (Wakefield) 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Walton (Wakefield) 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cudworth and Shafton 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sharlston 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ackworth Moor Top 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Barnsley) 50 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Havercroft and Ryhill a nice place to live?

Havercroft and Ryhill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Havercroft and Ryhill is 49/100, 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 Havercroft and Ryhill?

Havercroft and Ryhill has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 50/100. There were 514 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Havercroft and Ryhill?

Among the top-rated schools in Havercroft and Ryhill are Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green, Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School and South Hiendley Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Havercroft and Ryhill in total.

What are house prices like in Havercroft and Ryhill?

The current median house price in Havercroft and Ryhill is £175,000, around 39% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £190,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 41%. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Havercroft and Ryhill in context

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