Town Pop. 8,934

Living in Hemsworth: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hemsworth scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Hemsworth most outperforms the national norm: 93/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 19/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Hemsworth places 4th of 6 in the WF9 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 9 points above the WF9 district's 84/100. On the national picture that lands Hemsworth in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WF9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
19
163.3 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 635 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 188 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 123 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Shoplifting 123 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Public order 116 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
other 274 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bus/Coach Station 148 crimes
  2. 2 Bullenshaw Road 137 crimes
  3. 3 Hall Close 47 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 7.8 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 13.1 µg/m³
70
Green Space 34
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 12
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
48
5 schools in area · 16 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good2Ungraded
  • Grove Lea Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Helen's CE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Outwood Academy HemsworthSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • West End AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
42
A&E departmentsPontefract Hospital4.8 mi
Pinderfields Hospital7.4 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary10.8 mi
Hospital waitsMid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.1%
1 GP surgery in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,713 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)94.7%
available across Wakefield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 254 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
21
Employment rate51.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.1%Unemployed3%Retired27.1%Student2.6%Other inactive16.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial23.1%Skilled & technical30.7%Routine & elementary46.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications31.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)17.7%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership58.2%
Among the most-deprived 20% 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
49
Fitzwilliam 1.7 mi
Moorthorpe 2.3 mi
South Elmsall 3 mi
J40 A1(M) 6 mi
J38 A1(M) 6.2 mi
J38 A1(M) 6.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Ample 10
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Ample 19
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £195,000 63
Detached £280,000 18
Semi-detached £200,000 23
Terraced £130,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£107k £170k £234k £297k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Brierley 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
South Hiendley 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
South Kirkby 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ackworth Moor Top 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Badsworth 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Havercroft and Ryhill 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Grimethorpe 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Low Ackworth 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
South Elmsall 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Upton (Wakefield) 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
High Ackworth 52 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hemsworth a nice place to live?

Hemsworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hemsworth 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 Hemsworth?

Crime levels in Hemsworth are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 19/100. There were 1,459 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hemsworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Hemsworth are Grove Lea Primary School, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and St Helen's CE Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Hemsworth in total.

What are house prices like in Hemsworth?

The current median house price in Hemsworth is £195,000, around 32% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £280,000, semi-detached £200,000, terraced £130,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 26%. There were 63 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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