Town Pop. 3,099

Living in Netherton (Kirklees): Liveability Score 65/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Netherton (Kirklees) is 65/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 77/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 63/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

No other settlement in the HD4 postcode district scores higher. Netherton (Kirklees) leads all 4. Notably, nothing falls below 50/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. On transport specifically, Netherton (Kirklees) sits 9 points below the HD4 district figure of 86/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HD4 postcode district.

65
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
184.6 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 266 crimes
↑ 158% above national average
Burglary 48 crimes
↑ 343% above national average
Other theft 46 crimes
↑ 139% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 43 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Public order 40 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
other 129 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Birch Road 50 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 27 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 23 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 7.062 · PM2.5 6.477 · PM10 9.646 µg/m³
74
Green Space 56
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
57
3 schools in area · 30 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Netherton Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Berry Brow Infant and Nursery AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
56
A&E departmentsHuddersfield Royal Infirmary2.5 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital6.3 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital8.5 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Cummings & Partners1.3 mi
GP capacity1,788 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Kirklees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 87 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired31.3%Student3.5%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary24.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.9%Apprenticeship8.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership73.9%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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
77
Berry Brow 0.9 mi
Honley 1.4 mi
Lockwood 1.5 mi
J23 M62 3.8 mi
J24 M62 3.9 mi
J24 M62 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £232,500 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£160k £257k £356k £453k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Meltham 56 2.0 mi away ⇄
Honley 62 2.1 mi away ⇄
Linthwaite and Slaithwaite 60 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bolster Moor 69 2.7 mi away ⇄
Huddersfield 64 2.8 mi away ⇄
Upperthong 64 3.0 mi away ⇄
Scapegoat Hill 69 3.1 mi away ⇄
Holmfirth 58 3.3 mi away ⇄
Holmbridge 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Outlane 62 4.1 mi away ⇄
Scholes (near Hade Edge) 59 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lepton 58 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Netherton (Kirklees) a nice place to live?

Yes, Netherton (Kirklees) is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Netherton (Kirklees) is 65/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Netherton (Kirklees)?

Netherton (Kirklees) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 572 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Netherton (Kirklees)?

Among the top-rated schools in Netherton (Kirklees) are Netherton Infant and Nursery School and South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Netherton (Kirklees) in total.

What are house prices like in Netherton (Kirklees)?

The current median house price in Netherton (Kirklees) is £232,500, around 18% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 27%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Netherton (Kirklees) in context

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Postcode districts in Netherton (Kirklees)

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