Town Pop. 3,342

Living in Mytholmroyd: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mytholmroyd scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 60/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 55/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Mytholmroyd places 3rd of 4 in the HX7 postcode district. Below 30/100: healthcare (8) and lifestyle (29). That puts Mytholmroyd in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see HX7 postcode district.

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Mytholmroyd scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
55
118.2 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 169 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 32 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Public order 30 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Shoplifting 30 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Vehicle crime 28 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
other 106 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cragg Road 45 crimes
  2. 2 West End Terrace 32 crimes
  3. 3 Stoney Springs Mill 26 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 5.699 · PM2.5 5.923 · PM10 8.981 µg/m³
76
Green Space 45
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
43
3 schools in area · 13 within 4km
3Good
  • Burnley Road AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Scout Road AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Calder Learning TrustSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsCalderdale Royal Hospital4.9 mi
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary8.2 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary8.5 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgeryHebden Bridge Group Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity1,564 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Calderdale
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 158 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.7%Retired29.6%Student3.5%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.8%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary22.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.6%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership70.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Calderdale · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,882
C £2,151
D £2,420
E £2,958
F £3,496
G £4,033
H £4,840
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
Mytholmroyd 0.1 mi
Hebden Bridge 1.2 mi
Sowerby Bridge 3.5 mi
J23 M62 6.9 mi
J22 M62 7 mi
J22 M62 7.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £212,500 40
Terraced £192,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£149k £194k £241k £287k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hebden Bridge 49 1.6 mi away ⇄
Luddenden Foot 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
Cragg Vale 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Heptonstall 54 2.0 mi away ⇄
Sowerby Bridge 55 3.0 mi away ⇄
Halifax 61 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ripponden 54 4.4 mi away ⇄
Barkisland 58 4.6 mi away ⇄
Todmorden 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Oxenhope 44 5.7 mi away ⇄
Queensbury 56 6.0 mi away ⇄
Holywell Green and Stainland 62 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mytholmroyd a nice place to live?

Mytholmroyd has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mytholmroyd is 46/100, 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 Mytholmroyd?

Mytholmroyd has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 55/100. There were 395 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mytholmroyd?

Among the top-rated schools in Mytholmroyd are Burnley Road Academy, Scout Road Academy and The Calder Learning Trust, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Mytholmroyd in total.

What are house prices like in Mytholmroyd?

The current median house price in Mytholmroyd is £212,500, around 25% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £192,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%. There were 40 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Mytholmroyd in context

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Postcode districts in Mytholmroyd

HX7 48 ⇄

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