Town Pop. 4,790

Living in Lepton: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lepton comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 60/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the HD8 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Lepton sits 33 points above the HD8 district figure of 66/100. That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: HD8 postcode district.

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Lepton scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
128.6 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 208 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Shoplifting 103 crimes
↑ 176% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 62 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Other theft 57 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Burglary 50 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
other 136 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 120 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 42 crimes
  3. 3 The Courtyard 27 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 7.958 · PM2.5 6.72 · PM10 11.215 µg/m³
72
Green Space 56
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
38
3 schools in area · 18 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Lepton CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
52
A&E departmentsHuddersfield Royal Infirmary3.7 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital5 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital6.9 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,769 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Kirklees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 128 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed2.6%Retired29.3%Student3.5%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)35%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership77.6%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
59
Stocksmoor 2.7 mi
Mirfield 2.8 mi
Deighton 3 mi
J25 M62 4.5 mi
J25 M62 4.8 mi
J24 M62 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Adequate 4
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 £245,000 33
Detached £392,500 13
Terraced £190,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£151k £252k £356k £457k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Kirkburton 62 1.3 mi away ⇄
Kirkheaton 59 1.9 mi away ⇄
Grange Moor 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Shelley (Kirklees) 63 2.6 mi away ⇄
Flockton 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shepley 64 3.3 mi away ⇄
Mirfield 60 3.3 mi away ⇄
Huddersfield 64 3.4 mi away ⇄
Emley 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Skelmanthorpe 57 3.8 mi away ⇄
Honley 62 4.0 mi away ⇄
Upper Cumberworth 56 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lepton a nice place to live?

Lepton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Lepton is 58/100, 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 Lepton?

Lepton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 616 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lepton?

Among the top-rated schools in Lepton are Lepton CofE Primary Academy and Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Lepton in total.

What are house prices like in Lepton?

The current median house price in Lepton is £245,000, around 14% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £392,500, terraced £190,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%. There were 33 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Lepton

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