Town Pop. 2,214

Living in Middlestown and Overton: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Middlestown and Overton scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 52/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 37/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Middlestown and Overton places 8th of 15 in the WF4 postcode district. Against the wider WF4 district average of 54/100, that is 5 points below. On healthcare specifically, Middlestown and Overton sits 10 points above the WF4 district figure of 42/100. For the surrounding area, see WF4 postcode district.

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Middlestown and Overton scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
37
133.2 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 179 crimes
↑ 143% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 25 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Other crime 15 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 New Hall Approach 95 crimes
  2. 2 New Hall Lane 28 crimes
  3. 3 New Road 15 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 8.522 · PM2.5 6.91 · PM10 11.767 µg/m³
70
Green Space 40
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
38
3 schools in area · 19 within 4km
3Good
  • Middlestown Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Thornhill Community Academy, A Share AcademySecondary · 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
52
A&E departmentsDewsbury & District Hospital3.8 mi
Pinderfields Hospital5.1 mi
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary8.1 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity3,295 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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)94.7%
available across Wakefield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 70 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed2%Retired26.5%Student2.7%Other inactive15.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.5%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary29%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.2%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership69.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Wakefield · 2026-27
A £1,531
B £1,787
C £2,042
D £2,297
E £2,807
F £3,318
G £3,828
H £4,594
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
Ravensthorpe 2.8 mi
Dewsbury 3.2 mi
Mirfield 4 mi
J40 M1 2.8 mi
J39 M1 2.9 mi
J39 M1 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Middlestown and Overton in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Coxley (Wakefield) 50 0.9 mi away ⇄
Netherton (Wakefield) 59 1.0 mi away ⇄
Flockton 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Horbury 62 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ossett 62 2.5 mi away ⇄
West Bretton 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Grange Moor 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Emley 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Dewsbury 60 2.8 mi away ⇄
Crigglestone and Durkar 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hall Green 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Clayton West and Scissett 56 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Middlestown and Overton a nice place to live?

Middlestown and Overton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Middlestown and Overton 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 Middlestown and Overton?

Middlestown and Overton has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 37/100. There were 295 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Middlestown and Overton?

Among the top-rated schools in Middlestown and Overton are Middlestown Primary Academy, Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School and Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Middlestown and Overton in total.

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Postcode districts in Middlestown and Overton

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