Town Pop. 7,814

Living in Meltham: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Meltham is 56/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 92/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 69/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the HD9 postcode district, Meltham ranks 5th. On broadband specifically, Meltham sits 49 points above the HD9 district figure of 43/100. That puts Meltham in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HD9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 252 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 92 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Public order 61 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 50 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 33 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
other 121 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 74 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 36 crimes
  3. 3 Highfield Road 35 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
75
Green Space 52
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Ample 5
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
36
3 schools in area · 10 within 4km
3Good
  • Helme Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Meltham CofE (VC) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Meltham Moor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsHuddersfield Royal Infirmary3.8 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital7.1 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital10.1 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,671 patients per GP
1dentist3pharmacies

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
97.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 202 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate56.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.9%Unemployed2.6%Retired28.1%Student4%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.5%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary24.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.4%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership74.6%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
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
48
Slaithwaite 2.5 mi
Berry Brow 3 mi
Honley 3 mi
J23 M62 4.6 mi
J24 M62 5.1 mi
J24 M62 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 42
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £255,500 62
Detached £400,000 20
Semi-detached £245,000 19
Terraced £222,500 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£153k £239k £327k £412k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Netherton (Kirklees) 65 2.0 mi away ⇄
Linthwaite and Slaithwaite 60 2.2 mi away ⇄
Upperthong 64 2.4 mi away ⇄
Holmbridge 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Honley 62 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bolster Moor 69 3.0 mi away ⇄
Holmfirth 58 3.0 mi away ⇄
Marsden 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Scapegoat Hill 69 3.5 mi away ⇄
Scholes (near Hade Edge) 59 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hade Edge 51 4.4 mi away ⇄
Outlane 62 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Meltham a nice place to live?

Meltham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Meltham is 56/100, 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 Meltham?

Meltham has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 609 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Meltham?

Among the top-rated schools in Meltham are Helme Church of England Academy, Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School and Meltham Moor Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Meltham in total.

What are house prices like in Meltham?

The current median house price in Meltham is £255,500, around 10% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £400,000, semi-detached £245,000, terraced £222,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 62 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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