Town Pop. 9,394

Living in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Linthwaite and Slaithwaite scores 60/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Linthwaite and Slaithwaite most outperforms the national norm: 70/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 66/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That places it last of the 4 scored places in the HD4 postcode district. No category drops below 47/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Its transport score runs 16 points below the HD4 district's 86/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HD4 postcode district.

60
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Linthwaite and Slaithwaite scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
124.1 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 526 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Vehicle crime 105 crimes
↑ 133% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 97 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Public order 93 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 83 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
other 262 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 60 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 50 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 35 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
74
Green Space 42
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
49
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 11 in area · 19 within 4km
9Good2Inadequate
  • Clough Head Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Colne Valley High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wellhouse Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Wilberlee Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Woodside Green, A Share Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Linthwaite Clough Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Inadequate

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
55
A&E departmentsHuddersfield Royal Infirmary1.6 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital4.8 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital9 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
2 GP surgeries in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,757 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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Kirklees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 227 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate62.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.1%Unemployed2.5%Retired22%Student4.2%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.7%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary25.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.9%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership73.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
70
Slaithwaite 0.6 mi
Lockwood 2.8 mi
Berry Brow 3 mi
J23 M62 2.5 mi
J24 M62 3.1 mi
J24 M62 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
47
Pubs & Bars Ample 12
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 20
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 36
Takeaways Ample 14
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £230,000 97
Detached £382,500 22
Semi-detached £285,750 12
Terraced £210,000 51
Flat / Maisonette £132,488 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£101k £209k £319k £427k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bolster Moor 69 0.8 mi away ⇄
Scapegoat Hill 69 1.4 mi away ⇄
Meltham 56 2.2 mi away ⇄
Netherton (Kirklees) 65 2.3 mi away ⇄
Outlane 62 2.5 mi away ⇄
Marsden 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Holywell Green and Stainland 62 3.5 mi away ⇄
Huddersfield 64 3.7 mi away ⇄
Honley 62 4.2 mi away ⇄
Barkisland 58 4.3 mi away ⇄
Upperthong 64 4.4 mi away ⇄
Elland 57 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Linthwaite and Slaithwaite a nice place to live?

Linthwaite and Slaithwaite is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Linthwaite and Slaithwaite is 60/100, 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 Linthwaite and Slaithwaite?

Linthwaite and Slaithwaite has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 1,166 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite?

Among the top-rated schools in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite are Clough Head Junior and Infant School, Colne Valley High School and Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 11 rated schools in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite in total.

What are house prices like in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite?

The current median house price in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite is £230,000, around 19% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £382,500, semi-detached £285,750, terraced £210,000, flat £132,488. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 44%. There were 97 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite

HD4 62 ⇄
HD7 61 ⇄

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