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Living in Holywell Green and Stainland: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Holywell Green and Stainland scores 62/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 67/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. That is the highest score of the 5 places in the HX4 postcode district.

That is 12 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Broadband (99) and safety (84) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HX4 postcode district.

62
OUT OF 100
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Holywell Green and Stainland scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
103.5 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 141 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 75 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Public order 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
other 53 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hullen Road 23 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 16 crimes
  3. 3 Stainland Road 15 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
74
Green Space 71
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
46
4 schools in area · 24 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Bowling Green AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Holywell Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Patrick's Catholic Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Brooksbank SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    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
33
A&E departmentsCalderdale Royal Hospital1.8 mi
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary2.1 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital8.8 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgeryStainland Road Medical Centre1.1 mi
GP capacity1,791 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Calderdale
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 99 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed2.3%Retired24.2%Student3.8%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.5%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.4%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership71.9%
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
67
Sowerby Bridge 2.8 mi
Halifax 3.4 mi
Slaithwaite 3.4 mi
J23 M62 1.1 mi
J24 M62 1.3 mi
J24 M62 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 3
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 £196,000 30
Terraced £191,500 19
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£132k £165k £199k £232k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Outlane 62 1.0 mi away ⇄
Elland 57 1.4 mi away ⇄
Barkisland 58 1.9 mi away ⇄
Scapegoat Hill 69 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bolster Moor 69 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sowerby Bridge 55 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ripponden 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Linthwaite and Slaithwaite 60 3.5 mi away ⇄
Halifax 61 3.6 mi away ⇄
Huddersfield 64 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brighouse 59 4.1 mi away ⇄
Luddenden Foot 51 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holywell Green and Stainland a nice place to live?

Holywell Green and Stainland is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Holywell Green and Stainland is 62/100, 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 Holywell Green and Stainland?

Holywell Green and Stainland is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 336 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Holywell Green and Stainland?

Among the top-rated schools in Holywell Green and Stainland are Bowling Green Academy, Holywell Green Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Holywell Green and Stainland in total.

What are house prices like in Holywell Green and Stainland?

The current median house price in Holywell Green and Stainland is £196,000, around 31% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £191,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Holywell Green and Stainland in context

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Postcode districts in Holywell Green and Stainland

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