Town Pop. 16,761

Living in Liversedge: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Liversedge is 62/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 77/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 39/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the BD19 postcode district. That sits 12 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: BD19 postcode district.

62
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Liversedge scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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BD19 3AA BD19 4AA BD19 5AA BD19 6AA BD19 9AH BD19 WF15 WF16

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
39
145.2 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 1,000 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 329 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Public order 202 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 185 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Vehicle crime 158 crimes
↑ 96% above national average
other 560 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Queen Street 166 crimes
  2. 2 Highmoor Lane 75 crimes
  3. 3 Market Street 54 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 11.9 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
67
Green Space 37
Parks Ample 25
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 14

Services

Schools
67
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 18 in area · 34 within 4km
1Outstanding13Good2Requires Improvement1Inadequate1Ungraded
  • Hollybank SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Hartshead Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Heckmondwike Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • High Bank Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Holy Spirit Catholic Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Howard Park Community SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Millbridge, A Share Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Norristhorpe Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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
73
A&E departmentsDewsbury & District Hospital1.1 mi
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary4.7 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital5 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
1 GP surgery in area 11 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,510 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Kirklees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 482 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed3%Retired23.9%Student3.9%Other inactive12.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.8%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary31.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)26%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership66.1%
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
77
Mirfield 2.6 mi
Ravensthorpe 2.9 mi
Dewsbury 3 mi
J25 M62 1.9 mi
J26 M62 2 mi
J26 M62 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Ample 14
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 23
Takeaways Ample 13
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 £205,000 127
Detached £370,000 29
Semi-detached £205,000 49
Terraced £160,000 47
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£129k £236k £346k £453k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Moor Top 62 1.1 mi away ⇄
Heckmondwike 64 1.3 mi away ⇄
Cleckheaton 57 1.5 mi away ⇄
Mirfield 60 1.9 mi away ⇄
Scholes (near Cleckheaton) 56 2.3 mi away ⇄
Gomersal and Birkenshaw 60 2.5 mi away ⇄
Batley 66 2.6 mi away ⇄
Oakenshaw 58 3.2 mi away ⇄
Dewsbury 60 3.2 mi away ⇄
Brighouse 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Kirkheaton 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Drighlington 58 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Liversedge a nice place to live?

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

Liversedge has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 39/100. There were 2,434 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Liversedge?

Among the top-rated schools in Liversedge are Hollybank School, Hartshead Junior and Infant School and Heckmondwike Grammar School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 18 rated schools in Liversedge in total.

What are house prices like in Liversedge?

The current median house price in Liversedge is £205,000, around 28% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £370,000, semi-detached £205,000, terraced £160,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 29%. There were 127 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Liversedge in context

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Postcode districts in Liversedge

BD19 59 ⇄
WF15 62 ⇄
WF16 64 ⇄

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