Town Pop. 161

Living in Moor Top: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Moor Top comes out at 62/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 69/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 34/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the WF14 postcode district. That is 12 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (86) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: WF14 postcode district.

62
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Moor Top scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
1,006.2 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 60 crimes
↑ 1019% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 758% above national average
Vehicle crime 21 crimes
↑ 2617% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 1303% above national average
Shoplifting 12 crimes
↑ 855% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Echo Street 17 crimes
  2. 2 Ashby Close 14 crimes
  3. 3 Church Road 13 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 11.572 · PM2.5 7.133 · PM10 11.004 µg/m³
68
Green Space 37
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
67
6 schools in area · 30 within 4km
1Outstanding5Good
  • Hollybank SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hartshead Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Old Bank AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Roberttown CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Mirfield Free GrammarSecondary · 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
50
A&E departmentsDewsbury & District Hospital2.3 mi
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary4.7 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital5.8 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryMirfield Medical Practice Limited1.3 mi
GP capacity2,361 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
34
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Kirklees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
86.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 4 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate56.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired30%Student3.1%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary22.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.8%Apprenticeship8.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership82.8%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
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 C
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
69
Mirfield 1.7 mi
Deighton 2.3 mi
Ravensthorpe 2.6 mi
J25 M62 1.5 mi
J25 M62 1.9 mi
J26 M62 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
48
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Moor Top 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

Mirfield 60 1.1 mi away ⇄
Liversedge 62 1.1 mi away ⇄
Heckmondwike 64 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cleckheaton 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Kirkheaton 59 2.5 mi away ⇄
Scholes (near Cleckheaton) 56 2.8 mi away ⇄
Dewsbury 60 3.3 mi away ⇄
Brighouse 59 3.3 mi away ⇄
Batley 66 3.4 mi away ⇄
Gomersal and Birkenshaw 60 3.6 mi away ⇄
Oakenshaw 58 4.0 mi away ⇄
Lepton 58 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Moor Top a nice place to live?

Moor Top is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Moor Top is 62/100, 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 Moor Top?

Moor Top is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 162 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Moor Top?

Among the top-rated schools in Moor Top are Hollybank School, Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School and Hartshead Junior and Infant School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Moor Top in total.

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Postcode districts in Moor Top

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