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Living in Norwood Green: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Norwood Green scores 55/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 71/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the HX3 postcode district, Norwood Green scores lowest. It scores 5 points below the HX3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 60/100. On transport specifically, Norwood Green sits 16 points below the HX3 district figure of 87/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HX3 postcode district.

55
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Settlement area

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Norwood Green scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
205.1 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 79 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Vehicle crime 35 crimes
↑ 608% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Burglary 20 crimes
↑ 454% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cliffe Avenue 25 crimes
  2. 2 The Maltings 11 crimes
  3. 3 Tufters Fold 11 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 9.742 · PM2.5 6.953 · PM10 10.571 µg/m³
70
Green Space 36
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
47
3 schools in area · 29 within 4km
1Good2Ungraded
  • Appleton AcademySecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Lightcliffe AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Shirley Manor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
47
A&E departmentsCalderdale Royal Hospital3.3 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary4.5 mi
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary5.4 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgerySunnybank Medical Centre0.8 mi
GP capacity1,771 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Calderdale
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate63.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.7%Unemployed2.4%Retired24.8%Student3.4%Other inactive5.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.9%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)40%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership81.8%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
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
71
Low Moor 1.8 mi
Brighouse 2.7 mi
Halifax 2.9 mi
J2 M606 2.3 mi
J26 M62 2.4 mi
J2 M606 2.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Norwood Green 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

Shelf and Northowram 59 1.5 mi away ⇄
Scholes (near Cleckheaton) 56 1.8 mi away ⇄
Oakenshaw 58 2.0 mi away ⇄
Brighouse 59 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cleckheaton 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
Queensbury 56 3.1 mi away ⇄
Halifax 61 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bradford 64 3.9 mi away ⇄
Gomersal and Birkenshaw 60 4.1 mi away ⇄
Liversedge 62 4.1 mi away ⇄
Elland 57 4.2 mi away ⇄
Moor Top 62 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Norwood Green a nice place to live?

Norwood Green is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Norwood Green is 55/100, 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 Norwood Green?

Norwood Green has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 211 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Norwood Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Norwood Green is Appleton Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Norwood Green in total.

Norwood Green in context

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Postcode districts in Norwood Green

HX3 60 ⇄

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