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Living in Lofthouse and Robin Hood: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lofthouse and Robin Hood comes out at 60/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 67/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 59/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Lofthouse and Robin Hood places 3rd of 8 in the WF3 postcode district. No category drops below 40/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. That is 10 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: WF3 postcode district.

60
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
59
122.6 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 246 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Public order 49 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 45 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Burglary 40 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
other 95 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Castle Road 51 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 41 crimes
  3. 3 Manor Crescent 30 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 15 · PM2.5 7.9 · PM10 15.1 µg/m³
62
Green Space 52
Parks Ample 31
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
61
5 schools in area · 33 within 4km
1Outstanding4Good
  • Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse GatePrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Carlton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Robin Hood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Rodillian AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Thorpe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
40
A&E departmentsPinderfields Hospital2.2 mi
St James's Hospital A&E4.3 mi
St. James's University Hospital4.3 mi
Hospital waitsMid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.1%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,381 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)92.5%
available across Leeds
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 120 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate63.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.4%Unemployed3%Retired22.3%Student3.1%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.5%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary24.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.9%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership74.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
Council tax Leeds · 2026-27
A £1,523
B £1,776
C £2,030
D £2,284
E £2,792
F £3,299
G £3,807
H £4,568
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
67
Outwood 1.3 mi
Woodlesford 2.8 mi
Wakefield Westgate 3.6 mi
J29 M62 0.4 mi
J42 M1 0.8 mi
J29 M62 0.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
49
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £220,000 38
Detached £373,750 14
Semi-detached £234,250 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£166k £234k £305k £374k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Carlton (Leeds) 52 0.6 mi away ⇄
Thorpe on the Hill (Leeds) 59 0.9 mi away ⇄
Rothwell (Leeds) 54 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bottom Boat 51 2.0 mi away ⇄
East Ardsley 57 2.7 mi away ⇄
Kirkhamgate 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wakefield 61 3.4 mi away ⇄
Methley 60 4.0 mi away ⇄
Mickletown 62 4.1 mi away ⇄
Swillington 53 4.1 mi away ⇄
Morley (Leeds) 59 4.2 mi away ⇄
Normanton (Wakefield) 56 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lofthouse and Robin Hood a nice place to live?

Lofthouse and Robin Hood is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Lofthouse and Robin Hood 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 Lofthouse and Robin Hood?

Lofthouse and Robin Hood has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 59/100. There were 509 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lofthouse and Robin Hood?

Among the top-rated schools in Lofthouse and Robin Hood are Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate, Carlton Primary School and Robin Hood Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Lofthouse and Robin Hood in total.

What are house prices like in Lofthouse and Robin Hood?

The current median house price in Lofthouse and Robin Hood is £220,000, around 23% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £373,750, semi-detached £234,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 38 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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