Town Pop. 974

Living in Hellifield: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hellifield comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Hellifield most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the BD23 postcode district. Against the wider BD23 district average of 52/100, that is 6 points below. On broadband specifically, Hellifield sits 52 points above the BD23 district figure of 38/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BD23 postcode district.

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Hellifield scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
77 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 30 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Street 8 crimes
  2. 2 White Head Croft Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Mill Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 2.9 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 7.7 µg/m³
81
Green Space 20
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Hellifield Community Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsAiredale General Hospital12.5 mi
Burnley General Hospital13.2 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary21.8 mi
Hospital waitsMersey Care NHS Foundation Trust4.8 mi
Routine referral (median)2 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs96.5%
Nearest GP surgeryTownhead Surgery4.9 mi
GP capacity1,328 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 50 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed1.1%Retired33.4%Student2.7%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.3%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary23.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.1%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership78.2%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax North Yorkshire · 2026-27
A £1,696
B £1,979
C £2,261
D £2,544
E £3,109
F £3,675
G £4,240
H £5,088
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
29
Hellifield 0.3 mi
Long Preston 1.5 mi
Settle 4.8 mi
J14 M65 10.6 mi
J13 M65 11 mi
J13 M65 11.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hellifield 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

Long Preston 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Settle 55 4.8 mi away ⇄
Gargrave 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Gisburn 35 5.2 mi away ⇄
Giggleswick 44 5.3 mi away ⇄
Thornton-in-Craven 38 6.0 mi away ⇄
Barnoldswick 59 6.3 mi away ⇄
Earby 48 7.1 mi away ⇄
Sough 53 7.9 mi away ⇄
Carleton-in-Craven 44 8.5 mi away ⇄
Skipton 60 9.0 mi away ⇄
Grindleton 50 9.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hellifield a nice place to live?

Hellifield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hellifield is 46/100, 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 Hellifield?

Hellifield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 75 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hellifield?

Among the top-rated schools in Hellifield is Hellifield Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hellifield in total.

Hellifield in context

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Postcode districts in Hellifield

BD23 52 ⇄

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