Town Pop. 6,371

Living in Menston: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Menston is 60/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Menston most outperforms the national norm: 60/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the LS21 postcode district.

On transport specifically, Menston sits 19 points above the LS21 district figure of 41/100. That sits 10 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) and economic health (91) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see LS21 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
78.8 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 215 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 50 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 40 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 40 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Public order 39 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 118 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 43 crimes
  2. 2 Meadowcroft 23 crimes
  3. 3 Barrowby Close 15 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
75
Green Space 83
Parks Ample 40
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
37
5 schools in area · 19 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good2Ungraded
  • Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Green Meadows AcademySpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Tranmere Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Menston Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded
  • St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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
29
A&E departmentsBradford Royal Infirmary5.7 mi
Airedale General Hospital8.6 mi
Leeds General Infirmary8.9 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryGrange Park Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,423 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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)87.6%
available across Bradford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 217 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate61.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired27.8%Student3.5%Other inactive5.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.8%Skilled & technical29.6%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.7%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership83.6%
Among the least-deprived 6% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Bradford · 2026-27
A £1,574
B £1,836
C £2,099
D £2,361
E £2,886
F £3,410
G £3,935
H £4,722
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
60
Menston 0.2 mi
Burley-in-Wharfedale 1.4 mi
Guiseley 1.4 mi
J3 M606 8.7 mi
J2 M606 9.1 mi
J2 M606 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £385,000 53
Detached £599,950 17
Semi-detached £390,000 16
Flat / Maisonette £183,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£162k £352k £547k £736k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Guiseley 60 1.5 mi away ⇄
Burley in Wharfedale 61 1.5 mi away ⇄
Otley (Leeds) 62 2.0 mi away ⇄
Yeadon 59 3.1 mi away ⇄
Esholt 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Baildon 61 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rawdon 66 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ilkley 67 4.1 mi away ⇄
Shipley (Bradford) 67 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bingley 60 4.7 mi away ⇄
Pool-in-Wharfedale 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
East Morton 55 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Menston a nice place to live?

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

Menston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 502 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Menston?

Among the top-rated schools in Menston are Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School, Green Meadows Academy and Tranmere Park Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Menston in total.

What are house prices like in Menston?

The current median house price in Menston is £385,000, around 35% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £599,950, semi-detached £390,000, flat £183,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%. There were 53 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Menston in context

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Postcode districts in Menston

LS21 56 ⇄
LS29 62 ⇄

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