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Living in Heptonstall: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Heptonstall is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 53/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 40/100 against a town median of 60/100.

No other settlement in the HX7 postcode district scores higher. Heptonstall leads all 4. Against the wider HX7 district average of 48/100, that is 6 points above. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see HX7 postcode district.

54
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Heptonstall scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
220.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Criminal damage and arson 32 crimes
↑ 685% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 31 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Burglary 23 crimes
↑ 997% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 183% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 283% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Draper Lane 26 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 12 crimes
  3. 3 Purprise Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 4.399 · PM2.5 5.647 · PM10 8.44 µg/m³
78
Green Space 73
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
45
5 schools in area · 10 within 4km
5Good
  • Central Street Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hebden Royd CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Heptonstall Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Riverside Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Stubbings Infant 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
21
A&E departmentsCalderdale Royal Hospital7.2 mi
Burnley General Hospital9.1 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary9.8 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryHebden Bridge Group Practice0.6 mi
GP capacity1,564 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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Calderdale
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed3.1%Retired27.8%Student3.4%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.8%Skilled & technical29.2%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.2%Level 3 (A levels)13.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)52.1%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership75.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Calderdale · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,882
C £2,151
D £2,420
E £2,958
F £3,496
G £4,033
H £4,840
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
53
Hebden Bridge 0.9 mi
Mytholmroyd 2.1 mi
Todmorden 4 mi
J22 M62 8.2 mi
J22 M62 8.2 mi
J23 M62 9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Heptonstall 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

Hebden Bridge 49 0.4 mi away ⇄
Mytholmroyd 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cragg Vale 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Luddenden Foot 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Todmorden 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Sowerby Bridge 55 5.0 mi away ⇄
Oxenhope 44 5.2 mi away ⇄
Halifax 61 6.1 mi away ⇄
Ripponden 54 6.2 mi away ⇄
Denholme 38 6.4 mi away ⇄
Barkisland 58 6.5 mi away ⇄
Summit 46 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Heptonstall a nice place to live?

Heptonstall is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Heptonstall is 54/100, 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 Heptonstall?

Heptonstall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 132 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Heptonstall?

Among the top-rated schools in Heptonstall are Central Street Infant and Nursery School, Hebden Royd CofE Primary School and Heptonstall Junior Infant and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Heptonstall in total.

Heptonstall in context

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Postcode districts in Heptonstall

HX7 48 ⇄

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