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Living in Kirk Smeaton and Little Smeaton: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kirk Smeaton and Little Smeaton is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 4/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the WF8 postcode district, Kirk Smeaton and Little Smeaton scores lowest. Kirk Smeaton and Little Smeaton is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider WF8 district average of 55/100, that is 18 points below. Wider context for the surrounding area: WF8 postcode district.

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Kirk Smeaton and Little Smeaton scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
346.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Vehicle crime 29 crimes
↑ 1396% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 29 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 307% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 774% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 419% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 33 crimes
  2. 2 Cathcart Close 11 crimes
  3. 3 Whitley Thorpe Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.476 · PM2.5 6.796 · PM10 12.512 µg/m³
72
Green Space 13
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 departmentsPontefract Hospital4.6 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary8.7 mi
Pinderfields Hospital11.4 mi
Hospital waitsDoncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
Nearest GP surgeryAskern Medical Practice3.3 mi
GP capacity1,781 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate59.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.7%Student2.9%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.9%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary23.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.6%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership79.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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 E
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Whitley Bridge 4.4 mi
South Elmsall 4.5 mi
Knottingley 4.7 mi
J40 A1(M) 3.3 mi
J33 M62 3.9 mi
J34 M62 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Kirk Smeaton and Little Smeaton 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

Womersley 31 1.7 mi away ⇄
Norton (Doncaster) 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Campsall 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Audlin 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Darrington 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Upton (Wakefield) 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Askern 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Whitley (Selby) 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Badsworth 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Knottingley 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
Kellingley 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
South Elmsall 53 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirk Smeaton and Little Smeaton a nice place to live?

Kirk Smeaton and Little Smeaton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kirk Smeaton and Little Smeaton is 37/100, 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 Kirk Smeaton and Little Smeaton?

Kirk Smeaton and Little Smeaton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 140 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kirk Smeaton and Little Smeaton?

Among the top-rated schools in Kirk Smeaton and Little Smeaton is Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kirk Smeaton and Little Smeaton in total.

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