Town Pop. 3,830

Living in Kirkburton: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kirkburton comes out at 62/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Kirkburton most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the HD8 postcode district.

Against the wider HD8 district average of 57/100, that is 5 points above. Its broadband score runs 31 points above the HD8 district's 66/100. That is 12 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see HD8 postcode district.

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Kirkburton scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
85.4 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 143 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Burglary 44 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 36 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Other theft 28 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Public order 24 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 52 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Crescent 19 crimes
  2. 2 Kirklea 14 crimes
  3. 3 Paddock Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 63
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
35
5 schools in area · 15 within 4km
4Good1Ungraded
  • Kirkburton CofE (VA) First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kirkburton Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Shelley First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Highburton CofE First AcademyPrimary
    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
41
A&E departmentsHuddersfield Royal Infirmary4.6 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital6 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital8.1 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,701 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Kirklees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 100 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed2.3%Retired29.4%Student3.8%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.9%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary19.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.7%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership80.4%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Kirklees · 2026-27
A £1,627
B £1,899
C £2,170
D £2,441
E £2,983
F £3,526
G £4,068
H £4,882
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
56
Stocksmoor 1.5 mi
Shepley 1.7 mi
Brockholes 2.9 mi
J25 M62 5.8 mi
J25 M62 6.2 mi
J38 M1 6.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Ample 23
Takeaways Some 2
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 £246,500 40
Detached £408,750 10
Semi-detached £269,250 12
Terraced £175,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£177k £274k £375k £473k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Shelley (Kirklees) 63 1.3 mi away ⇄
Lepton 58 1.3 mi away ⇄
Shepley 64 2.0 mi away ⇄
Grange Moor 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Skelmanthorpe 57 2.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Cumberworth 56 2.8 mi away ⇄
Emley 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Flockton 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kirkheaton 59 3.2 mi away ⇄
Honley 62 3.4 mi away ⇄
Denby Dale 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Clayton West and Scissett 56 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkburton a nice place to live?

Kirkburton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kirkburton 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 Kirkburton?

Kirkburton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 327 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kirkburton?

Among the top-rated schools in Kirkburton are Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School, Kirkburton Middle School and Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Kirkburton in total.

What are house prices like in Kirkburton?

The current median house price in Kirkburton is £246,500, around 14% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £408,750, semi-detached £269,250, terraced £175,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%. There were 40 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kirkburton in context

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Postcode districts in Kirkburton

HD8 57 ⇄

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