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Living in Kirkhamgate: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kirkhamgate scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 69/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 44/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the WF2 postcode district. Against the wider WF2 district average of 60/100, that is 7 points below. On transport specifically, Kirkhamgate sits 10 points below the WF2 district figure of 79/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WF2 postcode district.

53
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Kirkhamgate scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
44
517.5 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 166 crimes
↑ 482% above national average
Shoplifting 53 crimes
↑ 694% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 48 crimes
↑ 269% above national average
Vehicle crime 37 crimes
↑ 800% above national average
Other theft 36 crimes
↑ 579% above national average
other 103 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Goldsmith Avenue 91 crimes
  2. 2 Westerton Court 55 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 37 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 12.772 · PM2.5 7.538 · PM10 14.614 µg/m³
64
Green Space 36
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
52
2 schools in area · 36 within 4km
1Outstanding1Ungraded
  • Jerry Clay AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Outwood Primary Academy KirkhamgatePrimary · 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
49
A&E departmentsPinderfields Hospital2.2 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital3.9 mi
Leeds General Infirmary6.7 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryAlverthorpe Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity2,064 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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)94.7%
available across Wakefield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate62.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.5%Unemployed2%Retired24.6%Student3.5%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.9%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary22.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.8%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership84%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
69
Outwood 1.9 mi
Wakefield Westgate 2.2 mi
Wakefield Kirkgate 2.9 mi
J41 M1 0.8 mi
J40 M1 1 mi
J41 M1 1.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kirkhamgate 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

East Ardsley 57 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ossett 62 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wakefield 61 2.1 mi away ⇄
Thorpe on the Hill (Leeds) 59 2.5 mi away ⇄
Horbury 62 2.8 mi away ⇄
Lofthouse and Robin Hood 60 3.0 mi away ⇄
Coxley (Wakefield) 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Dewsbury 60 3.6 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Leeds) 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Morley (Leeds) 59 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bottom Boat 51 3.9 mi away ⇄
Crigglestone and Durkar 57 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkhamgate a nice place to live?

Kirkhamgate is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kirkhamgate is 53/100, 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 Kirkhamgate?

Kirkhamgate has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 443 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kirkhamgate?

Among the top-rated schools in Kirkhamgate is Jerry Clay Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Kirkhamgate in total.

Kirkhamgate in context

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Postcode districts in Kirkhamgate

WF2 60 ⇄

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