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Living in Marsden: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Marsden scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 59/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 64/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the HD7 postcode district, Marsden scores lowest. It scores 12 points below the HD7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. On transport specifically, Marsden sits 15 points below the HD7 district figure of 74/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HD7 postcode district.

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Marsden scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
64
94.7 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 127 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Vehicle crime 41 crimes
↑ 148% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Public order 28 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 71 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 34 crimes
  2. 2 Packhorse Court 17 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 17 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 6.683 · PM2.5 6.165 · PM10 9.148 µg/m³
75
Green Space 59
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Ample 5
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
27
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Marsden Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Marsden Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsHuddersfield Royal Infirmary5.3 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital7.1 mi
The Royal Oldham Hospital8.2 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgeryColne Valley Group Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity1,795 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Kirklees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 98 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate56.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.9%Unemployed2.7%Retired26.7%Student3.6%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.1%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary25.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.2%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership72.5%
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
59
Marsden 0.2 mi
Slaithwaite 2.5 mi
Greenfield 5.6 mi
J22 M62 4.1 mi
J22 M62 4.5 mi
J23 M62 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £222,000 23
Terraced £197,900 17
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£166k £198k £231k £263k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Linthwaite and Slaithwaite 60 2.9 mi away ⇄
Meltham 56 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bolster Moor 69 3.3 mi away ⇄
Scapegoat Hill 69 3.7 mi away ⇄
Outlane 62 4.5 mi away ⇄
Delph 46 4.6 mi away ⇄
Denshaw 44 4.7 mi away ⇄
Netherton (Kirklees) 65 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ripponden 54 4.9 mi away ⇄
Dobcross 53 4.9 mi away ⇄
Barkisland 58 5.2 mi away ⇄
Uppermill 51 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marsden a nice place to live?

Marsden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Marsden is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Marsden?

Marsden has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 64/100. There were 327 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Marsden?

Among the top-rated schools in Marsden is Marsden Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Marsden in total.

What are house prices like in Marsden?

The current median house price in Marsden is £222,000, around 22% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £197,900. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Marsden

HD7 61 ⇄

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