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Living in Luddenden Foot: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Luddenden Foot scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 61/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. It scores 6 points below the HX2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100.

On transport specifically, Luddenden Foot sits 28 points below the HX2 district figure of 89/100. That puts Luddenden Foot in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: HX2 postcode district.

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Luddenden Foot scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
149.7 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 132 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Burglary 31 crimes
↑ 343% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 30 crimes
↑ 213% above national average
Public order 21 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
other 55 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Burnley Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 Warley Wood Avenue 17 crimes
  3. 3 Kershaw Court 11 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9 µg/m³
76
Green Space 45
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
50
4 schools in area · 26 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Luddendenfoot AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Midgley SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wood Bank SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Luddenden CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsCalderdale Royal Hospital3.6 mi
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary6.9 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary7.6 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgeryStation Road Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,549 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
52
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Calderdale
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 86 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed2.5%Retired23.9%Student3.7%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.6%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary23.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.6%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership71.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Calderdale · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,882
C £2,151
D £2,420
E £2,958
F £3,496
G £4,033
H £4,840
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
61
Mytholmroyd 1.6 mi
Sowerby Bridge 2 mi
Hebden Bridge 2.8 mi
J23 M62 5.7 mi
J24 M62 5.8 mi
J24 M62 6.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £185,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£147k £187k £229k £269k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Mytholmroyd 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Sowerby Bridge 55 1.7 mi away ⇄
Cragg Vale 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Halifax 61 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hebden Bridge 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Heptonstall 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Barkisland 58 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ripponden 54 3.9 mi away ⇄
Holywell Green and Stainland 62 4.7 mi away ⇄
Queensbury 56 4.7 mi away ⇄
Elland 57 4.9 mi away ⇄
Shelf and Northowram 59 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Luddenden Foot a nice place to live?

Luddenden Foot is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Luddenden Foot is 51/100, 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 Luddenden Foot?

Luddenden Foot has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 300 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Luddenden Foot?

Among the top-rated schools in Luddenden Foot are Luddendenfoot Academy, Midgley School and Wood Bank School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Luddenden Foot in total.

What are house prices like in Luddenden Foot?

The current median house price in Luddenden Foot is £185,000, around 35% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%.

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Postcode districts in Luddenden Foot

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